Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette

This blueberry vinaigrette is proof that a simple homemade dressing can completely transform your salad. Made with sweet, juicy blueberries and a few pantry staples, it’s tangy, vibrant, and ridiculously easy to make.

I’ve made a lot of vinaigrettes over the years, but this one has quickly climbed the ranks to become a summer favorite. It’s just the right balance of sweet and acidic, with a velvety texture that clings beautifully to crisp greens. I especially love it paired with tender blanched asparagus, sugar snap peas, goat cheese, and a handful of slivered almonds for crunch.

Why This Blueberry Vinaigrette Works

There’s a reason this dressing tastes so fresh. It starts with whole blueberries and gets blended until silky smooth with olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. A touch of shallot and fresh basil rounds out the flavor and keeps it interesting.

And if you’ve never made a homemade vinaigrette before, let this be your gateway recipe. It comes together in under 5 minutes, and once you taste it, you won’t want to go back to store-bought.

It is similar to my strawberry vinaigrette, but different enough to completely change up your routine.

Key Ingredients

You don’t need much to make a truly flavorful vinaigrette. Here are a few standout ingredients:

• Fresh blueberries – Juicy, sweet, and full of flavor. They give the vinaigrette its bold color and natural sweetness.
• White balsamic vinegar – A mellow vinegar that pairs beautifully with fruit-based dressings without overpowering them.
• Shallot – Adds a subtle savory note and gives the dressing a little bite.
• Fresh basil – Just a few leaves bring in an herbaceous depth that makes the whole thing taste elevated.

Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below. Note: the recipe card allows you to easily scale the recipe and will automatically adjust the ingredient quantities.

What to Serve With Blueberry Vinaigrette

This is the kind of dressing that works far beyond just a basic green salad. Here are a few ideas:

• Tossed with spring mix and fresh berries
• Drizzled over grilled chicken or salmon
• Poured over goat cheese crostini for a fun appetizer
• As part of a summer grain bowl with farro or quinoa

Of course, I love it best on the salad I created to go with it: greens, asparagus, sugar snap peas, goat cheese, blueberries, and slivered almonds. You get a little crunch, a little creaminess, and a whole lot of flavor in every bite.

Blueberry Vinaigrette & Summer Salad Recipe

Always refer to the recipe card below, but here is a quick summary on how easy it is to put together:

For the vinaigrette:

Add blueberries, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, shallot, basil, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth. That’s it!

For the salad:

Layer your favorite greens with chopped asparagus, snap peas, blueberries, goat cheese, and almonds. Drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving.