Oil-Free Blueberry Thyme Vinaigrette

Blueberries are great for sweets and baking but are even better on fresh summer salads.

OilFreeCherry_BlueBerryThyme_Dressing.jpg

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • ½ lime, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh blueberries
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small (20 g) shallot, peeled
  • 5 (30 g) dates, pitted
  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • ½ lime, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh blueberries
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small (20 g) shallot, peeled
  • 5 (30 g) dates, pitted
  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • ½ lime, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh blueberries
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small (20 g) shallot, peeled
  • 5 (30 g) dates, pitted
  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • ½ lime, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh blueberries
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small (20 g) shallot, peeled
  • 5 (30 g) dates, pitted
  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.