Blueberry Dark Balsamic: A Sweet-Tart Summer Favorite
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- By Traci, Head Olive
- Posted in Blueberry, Cheese Boards, Dark Balsamic, Desserts, Grilling, Salads, Summer Flavors
Blueberry Dark Balsamic is a sweet-tart summer favorite for salads, fruit, cheese boards, desserts, breakfast, and grilled meats.
Blueberry Dark Balsamic is one of those flavors that surprises people.
Yes, it is wonderful with fruit and desserts, but it is also delicious in salads, glazes, marinades, and savory dishes. It has the richness of dark balsamic with the sweet-tart flavor of summer blueberries, making it one of the most versatile bottles in the seasonal lineup.
If you are wondering how to use it, start here.
Add it to summer salads
Blueberry Dark Balsamic makes a beautiful vinaigrette. Whisk it with your favorite extra virgin olive oil or pair it with Lemon, Lime, or Orange Olive Oil for a bright, fruity dressing.
Try it over spinach, mixed greens, grilled chicken, goat cheese, pecans, walnuts, fresh blueberries, strawberries, or sliced peaches.
A simple combination we love: spinach, grilled chicken, goat cheese, blueberries, toasted pecans, and Blueberry Dark Balsamic with Lemon Olive Oil.
Drizzle it over fruit
This is one of the easiest ways to use Blueberry Dark Balsamic.
Try it over fresh peaches, strawberries, melon, pineapple, or a mixed berry bowl. It adds just enough tang to make the fruit taste even more alive.
For a quick dessert, drizzle it over sliced peaches with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Use it with cheese
Blueberry and cheese are a natural pair. Try Blueberry Dark Balsamic with goat cheese, brie, blue cheese, sharp cheddar, or cream cheese.
For an easy appetizer, place a log of goat cheese on a small plate, drizzle with Blueberry
Dark Balsamic, sprinkle with chopped nuts, and serve with crackers.
It looks elegant, but takes almost no time.
Try it on breakfast or brunch
Blueberry Dark Balsamic is not just for dinner. Try a light drizzle over pancakes, waffles, French toast, yogurt, oatmeal, or a breakfast parfait.
It adds fruit flavor and balsamic depth without making the dish feel heavy.
Make a simple glaze
Blueberry Dark Balsamic can also be used as a finishing drizzle for pork, chicken, or grilled vegetables. Brush it lightly over grilled pork tenderloin or chicken near the end of cooking, or drizzle after plating.
A little goes a long way.
Taste summer blueberries in a new way
Blueberry Dark Balsamic is sweet enough for dessert and bold enough for savory meals. That is what makes it such a useful seasonal bottle.
Stop by The Olive Bin and taste it while it is back in stock.