Blueberry Basil Salad Dressing

A tasty Blueberry Salad Dressing recipe with fresh basil that is vibrant, sweet, and tangy! It's easy to make and perfect drizzled over a simple spinach salad. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free option.)

This simple blueberry dressing is great in the summertime with garden-fresh basil and blueberries.

The rich color is so wonderful and inviting.

Plus it is quick and easy to make!

Ingredients for Blueberry Salad Dressing

For this recipe you will blend in a blender or food processor:

• Fresh blueberries: I have not tested this recipe with frozen blueberries, but those might work too. (I would suggest you thaw them first.)
• Fresh basil: You will need about 1/8 cup fresh basil leaves for this recipe. But you can use more or less as desired.
• White wine vinegar: Or apple cider vinegar or other vinegar or choice.
• Olive oil: Use a good quality extra-virgin olive oil or your own favorite oil like avocado oil. (See below for oil-free option.)
• Agave nectar: Or substitute with another sweetener like maple syrup if desired.
• Pinch of salt

Customizing

Flavor: Change up the accent flavors however you see fit. Instead of white wine vinegar, use balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice. Or include Dijon mustard, black pepper, etc.

Oil-free option: Simply omit the olive oil, then add a touch of water to help thin the dressing to your desired consistency.

Other berries: I have not tested this yet, but I'm guessing this dressing could work with other berry variations such as fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.

Serving

Simple salad: Drizzle this blueberry vinaigrette over a simple mixed greens, lettuce, or spinach salad.

Salad additions: Feel free to add berries, thinly sliced onion, seeds, or nuts for protein and crunch to your salad. (We really enjoy these naturally sweetened Maple Vanilla Candied Walnuts.) Or add vegan feta cheese or dairy-free goat cheese.

Storing

The dressing will become more of a gel-like consistency as it sits. So simply stir before serving, or add a touch of water to thin it out if desired.

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. (I use a small mason jar.) We find it keeps for about 3 days.

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan salad recipes or dressing recipes.

Blueberry Basil Salad Dressing

A tasty blueberry dressing that is vibrant, sweet, and tangy. Easy to make and great drizzled over a simple spinach salad.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Option, Vegan

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

For the blueberry dressing:

• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/8 cup fresh basil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (or balsamic, apple cider vinegar, etc.)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil*
• 1/2 tsp. agave (or pure maple syrup)
• Pinch of salt

For the spinach salad:

• Baby spinach
• Blueberries (or other berries)
• Walnuts (or toasted almonds, maple-vanilla candied nuts, etc.)

Instructions

• In a blender or food processor, add all dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. (Salt/pepper if needed, more agave for sweetness, more vinegar for tangy flavor, etc.)
• Assemble salad on a plate, and drizzle desired amount of dressing on top.

Notes

*Oil-free option: Simply omit the oil and replace with a touch of water to thin to your desired consistency.

Texture: Upon sitting, the dressing will become more gel-like. Simply stir before drizzling, or add a touch of water to thin out if desired.

Storing: Store the dressing in a sealed container in the fridge. We find it keeps for about 3 days.

Nutrition: The estimated nutritional content is calculated for the dressing only (not the full salad).

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Blueberry Basil Salad Dressing

Amount per Serving

Calories

78

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

5

g

Potassium

 

19

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

4

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

50

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

3

mg

0

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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