Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

5 from 2 votes

An easy Raspberry Vinaigrette with simple, wholesome ingredients like ripe raspberries, honey, and Balsamic vinegar in under 15 minutes! It's full of flavor with a darkly sweet undertone that perks up any salad or use as a delicious marinade for pork or chicken.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: dressing, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: large salads

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Rachel

Ingredients

6 oz raspberries, fresh or frozen thaw if frozen, rinse if fresh
1 ½ tablespoon honey more to taste if you prefer or rasberries aren't as ripe
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar regular or white balsamic vinegar is fine
2 tablespoon quality olive oil
pinch Salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Rinse the raspberries. In a blender, puree the raspberries. Place in a cheesecloth and crush through the pulp to remove most of the seeds. If you do not have cheesecloth, you can use a mesh strainer. You should yield about ¾ cup of raspberry puree.
Take the ¾ cup of strained puree and stir in honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon, and salt. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Drizzle over salad just before serving or use as a marinade for chicken or pork.

Notes

Salad Dressing Tips

Raspberries tend to dry out in the store or refrigerator, so the amount of juice can vary. If the raspberries look a little dry or wilted, use a bit more.

If you can't get ¾ cup, *in a pinch* add a little water and mix through the cheesecloth/puree.

For thinker dressing

Add up to 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, starting with a teaspoon at a time. In a small bowl, mix equal parts cornstarch and dressing until the cornstarch is well mixed in a slurry. Then mix the slurry thoroughly into the rest of the dressing.

Additional topping options and substitutes

Blue Cheese - substitute Feta or Goat Cheese.
Grape Tomatoes, Avocado, Apple Slices, or Red Onions make great additions if you would like to try them out.
Radicchio - a bright purple lettuce, this is a great addition for both color and a crunchy lettuce texture.

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