Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Salad Dressing
This Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Dressing brings vibrant, fresh, fruity flavors to your summer salads. But the best part is that you add a few ingredients to your blender, and it’s ready in no time. Then you can toss it with a salad, use it as a marinade, or drizzle it on sandwiches, grilled meats and veggies, and so much more!
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: Blender
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, Dairy-free
- Skill Level: Easy
Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Salad Dressing is sweet, tart, and totally fresh. While it’s the perfect way to add bright flavor to pretty much any salad, I love it over greens topped with some more fresh berries, a little fresh mozzarella or goat cheese, and grilled chicken or steak. I’ve actually used it as a marinade for some chicken before tossing it on the grill, and I made steak paninis with this dressing drizzled over the meat before griddling up the sammie.
I love making blender salad dressing with fresh fruit, like this tangy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing, because that quick spin in the blender makes them so smooth and velvety. But I really can’t get enough of this version. The color is just so gorgeous, and the flavors totally pop. And here, I decided to toss in some chia seeds, which thickens it up nicely so that it coats the lettuce perfectly.
Why You’ll Love this Easy Chia Seed Salad Dressing
- Ready in seconds. Just toss the ingredients in a blender and give it a quick blitz, pour into a bowl or jar, and stir in the chia seeds.
- Better than store-bought. Once you start making homemade salad dressing, you’ll never go back to the bottled kind. It’s so easy, and the fresh flavor can’t be beat.
- So versatile. Of course, it’s tasty on greens like a Mango Blackberry Salad, but you can also use it as a chicken marinade, as I did in this Grilled Chicken Berry Salad, drizzle it on sandwiches, or dip veggies.
Recipe Ingredients
Read through this quick overview of what you’ll need to make this chia seed salad dressing for some additional information, tips, and substitutions. Just below is the recipe card with the full amounts and instructions.
- Blueberries. I like to use fresh blueberries, but you can use frozen ones. Measure them first, before thawing them. Change up the flavor by using strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a combination.
- Lemon juice. Freshly-squeezed is best, as bottled can be bitter, which will really stand out in this recipe.
- Olive oil.
- Honey. You can also swap maple syrup or agave.
- Salt and pepper. Season to taste.
- Chia seeds. These thicken and add a little texture. You can omit them, or substitute with poppy seeds.
Proper Storage
This lemon blueberry dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. However, do note that the longer you store it, the more it can thicken up. So if you are not using it right away, you may want to add fewer chia seeds, or only add them to portions as you plan to serve it.
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Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Salad Dressing Made in a Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey maple syrup, or agave
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a blender, and blend on medium-low speed until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in 1 Tablespoon chia seeds. If you are planning to store the dressing in the refrigerator for a few days, you may want to use fewer chia seeds, or add them just before serving, or it may thicken too much.
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Excellent recipe! I enjoyed it over a mixture of kale and butter lettuce, garnishing with crumbled feta cheese and more blueberries.
Love the vibrant color of this dressing. Gorgeous!