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blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette in a glass jar with a spoon in it and a jar of olive oil in the background.
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5 from 4 votes

Blueberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette

This fruity blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette makes a sweet and tangy dressing for summer salads. This recipe makes approximately a cup of dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Claire

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds roughly one small pomegranate
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional, adjust to taste
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper optional

Instructions

  • Remove the seeds from a small pomegranate.
  • Add the pomegranate seeds and all other ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend well so the dressing is combined.
  • Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour the dressing into it. Use the back of a spoon to press the liquid through the sieve so you are left with the hard bit of the pomegranate seeds and any remaining pith. Discard this bit.
  • Transfer the vinaigrette into a jar or other salad dressing container for use immediately or for your next salad (keep in the fridge). Enjoy!

Notes

  • To de-seed a pomegranate I find that removing the seeds with a teaspoon and then holding over a bowl and giving it a bash with a wooden spoon is best. I also make sure to do it in a large bowl sat on an old tea towel in case the juice goes everywhere!
  • This is quite a runny salad dressing rather than a thicker 'sauce-type' dressing. If you keep in the fridge, give it a good shake before using to combine the oil and vinegar as they will slightly separate.
  • If you are on a low histamine diet, then you may wish to use a lower histamine vinegar such as white distilled vinegar (scores 0 on the SIGHI list) or leave out completely.
  • 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, food compatibility for histamine

All ingredients in this recipe for pomegranate vinaigrette / salad dressing score 0 on SIGHI, with the exception of:
  • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1. If you prefer, white distilled vinegar scores 0 on the SIGHI list.
  • black pepper, which scores 2 although it is stated that small amounts are tolerated. This is optional to preference.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg