Blackberry Jam Vinaigrette

If you've been following me for very long, then you know I'm a huge proponent of no-waste recipes. And this blackberry jam vinaigrette is one of my favorites because it's so easy and delicious! You can learn how to make no-sugar-added blackberry jam here!

For this recipe, I'm using leftover blackberry jam, but you can use whatever you have on hand--blueberry, strawberry, the sky's the limit!

Serving Suggestion

This vinaigrette is delicious on any greens you have available, but I personally love serving it on buttercrunch lettuce! The delicate dressing combines perfectly with the velvety texture of buttercrunch. I love eating it on my winter garden lettuce when it really starts growing in February and March once we get some warmer weather here in zone 7. The delicious addition of fruit jam is a wonderful treat after a few long months of winter!

Vinaigrette Variations

There are so many ways you can make this vinaigrette yours!

• Jam - as stated above, you can use any jam you have on hand!
• Vinegar - I love balsamic, but you can use white, apple cider, or even champagne vinegar!
• Oil - I prefer olive oil, but any neutral-flavored oil would work too!
• Sweetener - you can leave sweetener out, if you want, especially if your jam is sweet. I usually make sugar free jam, so I need to add sweetener to my vinaigrette. Feel free to try different sweeteners--you could even use sugar replacements!