Description
This Blackberry Vinaigrette boasts an irresistible flavor profile, combining sweet blackberries and tangy apple cider vinegar. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for drizzling over salads or as a marinade for meats, making it a must-try for anyone looking for easy, homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (140 g) blackberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine the blackberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice, shallot, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard in a blender or a jar suitable for an immersion blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for brightness if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use, shaking well before serving if it separates.
Notes
Store the vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Feel free to customize the sweetness by adjusting the honey based on your taste.
This dressing pairs beautifully with mixed greens or grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg