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This Blueberry Dressing is quick and easy with a gorgeous color. It’s lightly sweet and contains no sugar. A yummy way to brighten up any salad!
Update: This recipe was originally published in 2018 and has been republished with all new photos.
We go through a lot of blueberries in my home. Mostly due to my three year old daughter who eats a pint in one sitting. That is not an exaggeration. Give the girl a sheet pan of Roasted Brussels Sprouts and a pint of blueberries and she’s the happiest kid on earth.
This Blueberry Dressing isn’t for her though. No, this dressing is for her mama.
Lately I’ve been itching for warm weather but all I’m getting is rain, rain, and more rain. This Blueberry Dressing is my way of resisting it. It feels like Spring and Summer. It’s glorious.
If you try to find a store-bought blueberry dressing you’re going to discover that the ingredient list is long, complicated, and full of things you don’t want. Sugar, corn syrup, and very complicated scientific sounding words. No, no, and nopity nope.
My Blueberry Dressing requires only a handful of simple ingredients. No guilt. No dairy. No gluten. No sugar. No junk. Very few calories.
So what sweetens this simple dressing if it’s not sugar? A little coconut aminos and orange juice does the trick!
For this recipe you’ll need (full list of ingredients and instructions are in the recipe card below):
- Blueberries
- Water
- Light olive oil
- Orange juice
- Coconut aminos
- Lemon juice
To make the dressing just add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. It’s that easy!
Why use light olive oil instead of extra virgin?
One question I know I’ll get (because I get it repeatedly on my Strawberry Basil Dressing) is do you really need to use light olive oil instead of extra virgin? Friends, I love EVOO. I use it in absolutely everything except dressings and mayo. It is too thick, oily, and strong tasting to blend effectively into a dressing. So, yes, you want to use the light olive oil.
Is this dressing Whole30 compliant?
It sure is! There is no dairy or sugar so just be sure to use a compliant orange juice (which is super easy to find).
What makes this dressing creamy if it contains no dairy?
That creamy appearance and texture comes from blending blueberries with the light olive oil. While it’s technically a vinaigrette just based on ingredients alone, this dressing definitely doesn’t look like one at all.
How to serve this
I enjoy this luscious dressing on salads filled with blueberries, raspberries, and Sticky Candied Pecans. I add crumbled goat cheese when I have it. Now that’s a summer salad, right?
How to store this dressing
Store any remaining dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
More easy salad dressing recipes:
Easy Homemade Italian Dressing
Blueberry Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light olive oil, not extra virgin
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Add blueberries and water to a small pot. Heat on high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour cooked blueberries and water into a blender. Add all other ingredients. Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste. Add a smidge more orange juice if you prefer a sweeter flavor. I like mine as is because I tend to load my salad up with fruit so I don’t want an overly sweet dressing.
- You can serve immediately (it will be warm) or place in the refrigerator in a sealed container to allow the dressing to cool before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The color of this delicious looking blueberry dressing is just gorgeous! I can not wait to try it! Also, I was very interested to read your thoughts on EVOO v. light olive oil for salad dressings. Do you think avocado oil would work well in this dressing?
I make a dressing with cranberries that lights up with color like this one, so darn beautiful!! I look forward to trying this…always looking for new dressings to jazz my salads up!
That is a gorgeous dressing! Yum!
This dressing sounds divine! I especially love the vibrant color.
I pinned this recipe with relish! Ha…meaning, with enthusiasm! It’s such a good idea and SO pretty!
Wow! I have never seen pink-purple salad dressing before! Beautiful!
This salad dressing is just exploding with bold color and flavors. Can’t wait to try it at our next gathering.
Oh what a gorgeous dressing this is. I love blueberries he most among other berries. I need to try this one!
Wow, what a beautiful color this is. I need to try fruity dressings this summer, this looks so delicious!
This dressing is absolutely GORGEOUS. Love the combination of the zesty berries and a slightly salty tang from the aminos! Sounds amazing, can’t wait to try it!