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    Published: Jul 19, 2022 · Modified: Sep 24, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Blackberry Vinaigrette

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    This blackberry vinaigrette is a flavourful combination of sweet fruit, olive oil and vinegar and makes for a deliciously tangy dressing for your summer salads. Very easy to make in just 10 minutes, and no cook time!

    blackberry vinaigrette in a glass jar with a spoon in it with a vase in the background.

    Gone are the days of salads being a bowl of boring leaves - we can definitely dress them up with so much flavour! Perhaps you may like to see my blueberry pomegranate dressing and my honey ginger salad dressing for tangy options, or my tahini dressing for a delightful creamy sauce.

    This blackberry vinaigrette dressing has the best sweet yet tart flavour, with all the fruity goodness of fresh blackberries. It's very simple to make and a fun way to liven up your salads.

    Love blackberries? Then if you fancy a sweet treat why not make my blackberry oatmeal cookies!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🌿 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🥣 More flavourful sauces
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Sweet yet tart flavours. Blackberries have a delightful flavour. Pick very ripe for more sweetness or less ripe for a more tart flavour.

    Salad dressing without citrus. Many vinaigrettes and dressings use lemon, or sometimes orange or lime juice. This dressing is citrus free and so perfect for those who cannot tolerate (or just aren't keen!). Check out my low histamine salad dressings post for even more recipes!

    Quick and easy. No cook time or complicated steps, it's just a case of blending it together!

    🌿 Ingredients

    labelled ingredients to make blackberry vinaigrette including blackberries, olive oil and thyme leaves.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    Some notes on a few of them:

    • Blackberries - if you prefer a sweeter taste then you may wish to use very ripe fruit.
    • Olive oil - I suggest using extra virgin olive oil for a better depth of flavour.
    • Thyme leaves - definitely use fresh leaves not dried!

    📖 Swaps and variations

    Leave out the thyme. The thyme is optional, but does give a nice herby fragrant hum to the dressing.

    Swap apple cider vinegar for white distilled vinegar. My low histamine readers may prefer to use white distilled vinegar as it is lower histamine on the SIGHI list (or leave out completely).

    Swap maple syrup for agave nectar. Both will work well in the dressing to add sweetness.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    A very simple recipe, this blackberry vinaigrette only requires a few steps to make:

    blackberries being washed in a sieve.

    Step 1

    Give your blackberries a good wash in a sieve or colander, and remove any leaves or even bugs(!) if you picked your own (image 1).

    blackberries and thyme leaves in a blender cup.
    blended blackberry vinaigrette in a blender cup.

    Steps 2 & 3

    Add all your ingredients to your blender (image 2), then blend to make your vinaigrette (image 3). Taste test and adjust with more oil or vinegar to preference. This is quite a thick dressing, so add a touch of water to thin if you like.

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Pick ripe blackberries for a sweeter dressing. The more ripe your fruit is, the sweeter it will be. For a more tart flavour, pick less ripe produce.
    • Use extra virgin olive oil. It has a far better flavour for salad dressings than olive oil (and health benefits too!).
    • Adjust the flavours. Blend the blackberry vinaigrette, then taste test and adjust to your preference with more oil, vinegar or maple syrup.
    • Don't wear a white top . . . Blackberries are very 'colourful' with their vivid juices so wear an apron to save your clothes in case of spills!

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can you use frozen blackberries to make a vinaigrette?

    Fresh and frozen blackberries can be used. If using frozen, be sure to thaw them first. You will likely get a slightly thinner dressing if using frozen berries, so adjust with more olive oil if required.

    Do you have to sieve a blackberry vinaigrette?

    Personally I do not strain the vinaigrette or pass it through a sieve and serve as it is. However, if you dislike the seeds, then it can be passed through a fine mesh sieve.

    What types of salad does vinaigrette work best on?

    Vinaigrette is delicious on a green salad, grain salad or a fruit-based salad. Some ideas include my apple quinoa salad and my quinoa arugula salad.

    blackberry vinaigrette in a glass jar with a spoonful being held above it.

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    📖 Recipe

    blackberry vinaigrette in a glass jar with a spoon in it next to blackberries.

    Blackberry Vinaigrette

    Claire
    This blackberry vinaigrette combines sweet fruit with olive oil and vinegar for a flavourful vegan salad dressing. Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes. Makes approximately one cup.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Sauces
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 60 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Sieve

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 cups blackberries
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves leaves picked
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    Instructions
     

    • Wash your blackberries well in a sieve.
    • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend. Adjust with more oil, vinegar or maple syrup to taste preference.

    Notes

    • Pick more ripe blackberries for a sweeter flavour, and less ripe for a more tart flavour.
    • I suggest using extra virgin olive oil for a better flavour.
    • Adjust the dressing with more oil, vinegar or maple syrup to preference.
    • This is a fairly thick vinaigrette, so thin with a touch of water if required to preference.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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