Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is as delicious to enjoy as it is pretty to look at! Drizzle it over berry and green leaf salads or use it as a fruit dip for something different! Additionally, you can make this recipe using fresh or frozen raspberries, so no matter the weather outside your window, this dressing is always in season! {Paleo or vegan}

Raspberries are baaaaack, Spiriteds, and I, for one, cannot contain my excitement. It’s just too difficult. I saw fresh raspberries at Costco, and in that moment the sun shined just a little bit brighter. Spring is officially here, and now it’s salad season. Boring salads need not apply, though. Those I can’t do. If it’s a boring salad on the menu, then I’m busy at that moment. But today’s Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is sure to take the salad scene up a notch. Boring is not part of its repertoire.

Mom and I had a salad scene of our own back in the day. In fact, we were so focused on our health, we ate salads every day. Our salads consisted of three types of cheeses, pepperonis, two types of olives, bacon bits, croutons, and Italian dressing, all in the same salad and all for us. Dietitians around the world just died a little inside. But those salads? They were so absolutely satisfying.

Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is

• Paleo or vegan
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Soy-free
• Quick to make
• Easy to store

Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing ingredients

• Raspberries (fresh or thawed, see below)
• Olive oil
• Apple cider vinegar
• 100% pure honey (paleo) or agave nectar (vegan)
• Sea salt

Adjust the amount of sweetener to your liking. You may find you’ll change the amounts depending on whether you prepare your dressing with fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries. If you’re feeling particularly daring and creative, then throw in a clove of garlic or a pinch of ground mustard. Maybe even a basil leaf or two.

Fresh vs. frozen raspberries

I made two batches of Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, one with fresh raspberries and the other with frozen (but thawed) raspberries. The differences were starker than I expected.

• Fresh raspberries offer a gentler flavor and may not require as much sweetener to achieve the desired taste. The final dressing is also a light shade of pink.
• Frozen raspberries create a beautiful deep, rich color. The flavor is more tart rather than soft.

Fresh or frozen raspberries, you’ll have an amazing dressing right at your fingertips.

What to serve with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

And it just so happens I have a Berry Spinach Salad to share with you, which contains those exact ingredients. How’s that for timing? If you aren’t sure where you’ll land on the Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing spectrum, fear not. This is a recipe you can tailor to your palate.

Because this recipe is sweet and thicker than other dressings, Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing also easily doubles a fruit dip. However you choose to prepare your Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, one thing remains true. Options for making and enjoying are limited only by your imagination.

Spiriteds, I hope you are well. Thanks for stopping by! I’m glad you’re here! ❤️

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