Best Blackberry Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

BLACKBERRY-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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This is a great way to use fresh blackberries when they are in season. So very good! Serve over gourmet mixed greens with slices of avocado, mangos, fresh strawberries, pink grapefruit, blackberries & purple onions. From 2004 Southern Living Annual Recipes.

Provided by Melissa Spangler

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 ounces blackberry preserves or 5 ounces jam
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Pulse first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor 2 or 3 times until blended.
With blender running, pour vegetable oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth. Makes 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1847.4, Fat 163.7, SaturatedFat 21.2, Sodium 1209.2, Carbohydrate 99.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 68.8, Protein 0.9

FRUIT SALAD WITH BLACKBERRY-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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Categories Vegetable Side No-Cook

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 cups gourmet mixed salad greens
1 ½ cups sliced mango*
1 ½ cups pink grapefruit segments*
1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 large avocado, sliced
5-oz seedless blackberry preserves
¼ cup red wine vinegar
6 fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, sliced
½ tsp each salt, freshly ground pepper
¾ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Pulse preserves, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender 2-3 times. With blender running, pour in vegetable oil and blend until well incorporated. Place salad greens and fruit in a large bowl and gently toss. Serve immediately, with vinaigrette.

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