This Blueberry Salad Dressing is sweet, tangy, and vibrant. It's ready in 5 minutes with just six ingredients plus salt and pepper! Made with blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and pantry staples, it's an easy way to add bold flavor and color to any salad.
This Blueberry Salad Dressing is especially popular in the spring and summer when fresh blueberries are at their peak, but it can be enjoyed year-round using frozen berries.
It's a refreshing addition to summer salads, holiday brunch spreads, and even festive meals like Easter and Fourth of July gatherings.
Like my other homemade salad dressings, Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing, Creamy Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe, Fruit Salad Dressing, and Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing, it's quick to make, effortless, and flavorful!
It can be creamy with the addition of yogurt, or it can stay a homemade blueberry vinaigrette by omitting the yogurt. It will still be delicious.
Either way, this blueberry balsamic dressing pairs beautifully with Vegan Cobb Salad because what's a great salad without the perfect dressing?
If you enjoy whipping up easy, flavorful homemade dressings, check out my FASSS method guide in How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauces to master the art of creating your signature sauces!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- With just six ingredients plus salt and pepper, you can create a delicious homemade blueberry dressing.
- It's ready in less than 5 minutes!
- Great for salads, grain bowls, roasted veggies, or even drizzled-over grilled tofu.
- No refined sugar, just the natural sweetness of blueberries and a little maple syrup.
- It stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week!
Ingredients
Blueberries - I typically use frozen since I always have them in the freezer to make Vegan Blueberry Oats but fresh ones works too!
Yogurt - The yogurt is entirely optional. You can omit or even add more for a creamier dressing.
Balsamic Vinegar - Opt for a high-quality balsamic, as its rich, tangy depth is the star of this dressing's flavor.
See the recipe card for quantities and a complete list of ingredients.
Variations
Add more yogurt for a creamier dressing, or omit it altogether for a vinaigrette.
Every ingredient in this recipe is easily customizable. If you prefer a less sweet dressing, adjust the maple syrup to your taste!
How To Make Blueberry Salad Dressing
This is a quick blended salad dressing. Here are the pics of the process. See the recipe card for all the details.
Step 1: Add all the ingredients into a blender or bullet.
Step 2: Taste and adjust flavor.
Top Tips
- For a dressing that is already cold and ready to eat, use frozen blueberries.
- For a Blueberry Vinaigrette Dressing, omit the yogurt.
- All of the ingredients are customizable, so adjust to taste.
- Adjust consistency, if necessary, with a tablespoon of water.
Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle over salads like Vegan Pearl Couscous Salad. It pairs beautifully with spinach, arugula, pecans, and feta-style vegan cheese, too.
- Use over tofu, tempeh, or roasted veggies.
- Toss with roasted Brussels sprouts for a sweet-savory finish.
- Drizzle over grain bowls with quinoa, greens, and nuts. Swap out the dressing in Arugula and Pear Salad to make a delicious summer version.
Blueberry Dressing FAQS
Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Give it a good shake before using it.
Try apple cider vinegar for a brighter tang or red wine vinegar for a slightly sharper flavor. Note this will change the flavor profile of this recipe.
Yes. Leave out the oil and add water to adjust the consistency.
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Recipe Card
Blueberry Salad Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegan yogurt optional
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave adjust to taste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: Add blueberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, yogurt (if using), maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bullet, blender, or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Add more maple syrup for sweetness or balsamic for more tang as needed.
- Store and Use: Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. Shake well before using.
Regi Pearce says
I didn’t think a blueberry salad dressing would become a staple in my kitchen, but here we are -I’m officially obsessed! The combination of sweet blueberries and tangy balsamic is unexpectedly perfect, and it somehow makes every salad feel fancier and more flavorful. Plus, it takes all of five minutes to whip up, which is exactly my kind of recipe. If you’re bored of the same old vinaigrettes, give this one a try.