Raspberry Vinaigrette (in 5 minutes!)

This Raspberry Vinaigrette recipe is quick & easy, calling for just 7 ingredients. It tastes so much better than a bottle of store-bought dressing, you might be tempted to drink it straight out of the blender!

What does Raspberry Vinaigrette taste like?

Raspberry vinaigrette tastes like a cross between raspberry jam and a red wine vinaigrette. It’s tangy and sweet, with a classic raspberry flavor. It goes really well over my popular Arugula Salad, and will brighten up any salad ingredients you need to use up.

This is the kind of dressing I make for company, because it’s a show stopper. The flavor and color are so impressive!

How long does homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette last?

Because this dressing calls for fresh raspberries, it will only last in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. For the best flavor, I recommend making it the day you plan on serving it, or up to 24 hours in advance.

I purposefully make a small batch of this dressing, so that I know I will use it up in a single week, but you can double it if making this for a party or as a meal prep recipe.

How do you make healthy Raspberry Dressing from scratch?

This dressing is super-easy to prepare. Just add all of the ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth! You can taste and adjust any seasonings from there. For a more tangy dressing, add an extra splash of vinegar, or you can sweeten it up with extra honey.

The raspberry seeds might not totally break down if you’re not using a high-powered blender like the Vitamix, but I don’t mind the texture of the seeds when I’m serving this over a salad. The seeds can add a nice crunch! (I also like to serve this dressing with extra raspberries on top of my salad, so you’ll be eating the seeds anyway, in that case.)

How to Thicken a Healthy Salad Dressing

The raspberries and shallot act as a natural thickener in this recipe, so you won’t need as much oil. As a result, you’ll have a healthy salad dressing that is lower in calories than many store-bought versions.

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Raspberry Vinaigrette (in 5 minutes!)

This Raspberry Vinaigrette is a delicious, healthy salad dressing made with only a few ingredients. This recipe makes a small batch-- only 3/4 cup-- so double it if you need more.

Course Salad

Cuisine gluten-free

Keyword raspberry vinaigrette

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 104kcal

Author Megan Gilmore

Equipment

Vitamix

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot (or red onion)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until very smooth. Taste and adjust the flavor to your taste, adding more vinegar for a tangy flavor, or more maple syrup if you want it a little sweeter.
• You can serve this dressing right away, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. (I think the flavor is the very best within the first 48 hours, if you plan on making this for company!)

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Notes

You can use honey instead of maple syrup for sweetness. In that case, you might want to use only 1 to 1.5 tablespoons, since honey is sweeter than maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is for roughly 2 tablespoons of dressing. Nutrition is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, so it’s only an estimate and not a guarantee.

If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know how you like it. And if you make any modifications, I’d love to hear about those, too. We can all learn from your experience!

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