This healthy blackberry dressing is sweet, tart, and packed with nutrients! Plus, with just 3 base ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, naturally sweet, and keto-friendly. Plus, there are three methods too; with a reduction, heat-free, and a quick 5-minute method!
Rinse the berries thoroughly and mash them with a potato masher/fork.
Heat The Berries
Heat the blackberries over low-medium heat for around 5 minutes to begin reducing the berries. This will help with texture and intensify the flavor of the berries.
During this step you can optionally add in the blue pea flowers. These won't affect the flavor too much, but when mixed with lemon juice will change color, from blue to purple.
Cool slightly and then (optionally) press through a sieve to remove the seeds and excess pulp.
Mix the salad dressing
Mix the berries with the remainder of the ingredients and stir well. Taste and adjust the seasonings and acid/sweetener, as required.
Decant into a glass jar or bottle and shake well. For additional flavor, allow the dressing to infuse for an hour or two in the fridge (or even overnight) for best flavor. However, you can also use it immediately.
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Notes
Heat-free Method: To retain the full nutrients of the raw berries, you can create a heat-free method with just as much flavor. Begin macerating the berries by letting them sit in the vinegar and sweetener for an hour or two. This will help draw out the syrupy juices from blackberries and infuse the flavors more. Then, combine with the remaining ingredients and shake well OR blend, for a smooth dressing.Quick Method: For a super simple and quick version, simply blend all of the ingredients together in a blender (or with an immersion blender) and serve. It's still best to leave this to infuse for an hour or so, but can be served immediately, if preferred.For more optional ingredient 'add-ins' and swaps, read the blog post above!