Blueberry Mint Soda

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Ice cubes • 5 blueberries • 13oz (280g) carbonated water • 3oz (56g) blueberry purée • 2 mint sprigs

HOW TO PREP:

Alternate ice cubes and blueberries in 2-pint glasses to the top to chill glasses. In a separate mixing beaker, combine soda water and blueberry purée.

Divide the contents of the beaker over the two glasses of ice.

Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

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Courtesy of U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

With blueberry purée readily available, consider a simple addition to soda water as a refreshing, low sugar, middle of the day change in pace.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 1½ cups fresh blueberries • 9 sprigs fresh thyme • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 3 tbsp. lemon juice • 1 tbsp. honey • Pinch of salt • 6 tbsp. olive oil

HOW TO PREP:

Place all ingredients except for the olive oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Lightly press down on the blueberries as they cook to break them open. Remove the fresh thyme once done. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Whisk in olive oil. You may also blend until smooth to reach desired consistency.

Drizzle dressing over a crunchy chopped summer salad!

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Courtesy of U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

This blueberry balsamic dressing is here to make that salad just a little sweeter and your lunch just a little tastier. Filled with all the flavor of blueberries, thyme, balsamic vinegar and honey, this blueberry balsamic dressing is something you can prep on Sunday and use all week.