Berry Balsamic Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Water
- 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup
- ½ Cup Frozen Mixed Berries
- ¾ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except vinegar in a pot on medium heat.½ Cup Water, 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup, ½ Cup Frozen Mixed Berries
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Mash berries and let sit until completely cool.
- Add vinegar to the mixture and blend until smooth. Note that there will be foam, this is normal and can be used as a dressing.¾ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Angie’s Notes
- This low calorie balsamic dressing is easy to make and tastes delicious.
- Try this dressing on a mixed green salad with nuts and dried berries or cherries.
- Berry balsamic can be further reduced to a glaze if desired.
Why I Love This Berry Flavored Balsamic Dressing
Berry flavored balsamic dressing is one of my favorite recipes! In addition to the slight tang, it pairs so well with mixed greens. I’ve used this dressing multiple times on red lettuce, arugula and even dandelion greens. Using a dressing like this helps balance out the bitterness of those greens.
Moreover, it’s so simple to make and pretty inexpensive when compared to buying online. With just 4 ingredients and about 10 minutes of “work time” in the kitchen, you can have a delicious dressing.
Uses For Berry Balsamic Dressing
My favorite use for berry balsamic dressing is a salad, I’ve included a recipe below:
- 2 cups mixed greens – I prefer a spinach, arugula and kale blend
- 1/4 chicken breast (or other protein of choice – chick peas are really good!)
- 1-2 tablespoons dried fruits – blueberries, cherries or raisins do great
- 1-2 tablespoons of seeds – I like pumpkin or sunflower
For my salads, I prefer to chop my greens first – I place my greens in a bowl and use kitchen scissors to chop the greens. Then I add all of my toppings (I chop any meat first), and chop again. Finally I add my dressing, I use 1 tablespoon of dressing, and then gently toss to cover the greens. The salad is refreshing and oh so good.
Substitutions In The Recipe
If you need to substitute something in the recipe, here are some options:
- Mixed berries – sub for any berry you’d like, can be fresh or frozen, try cherries too!
- Maple syrup – honey or agave can be subbed, I would add in 1 teaspoon, then taste to ensure it isn’t too sweet
Looking for more sauce/dressing inspiration? Take a look at all of my sauce recipes.
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