A really simple way to give those vinaigrettes an upgrade is to incorporate some kind of fresh fruit into them. Whether it's a French-inspired raspberry vinaigrette or just a squeeze of orange in your usual recipe, fruit juice can add a pleasant zing and freshness to your salad, and the natural sweetness will help balance out any acidity. But while citrus and stone fruits may seem like the obvious choice, there's one unlikely fruit you need to try: blueberries.
My parents took me to a botanical garden for my birthday one year, and we got lunch at the small restaurant inside. It was a bit of a fancier place. For dessert, I got a lemon tart with blueberry compote. I took my first bite and... something happened. I felt like I saw the whole of the universe.
The frozen blueberry mojito combines classic ingredients like lime, mint, simple syrup, and white rum with frozen blueberries, resulting in a refreshing and visually appealing cocktail.
"For a town with less than 15,000 people in its population, it's easy to see why Hammonton loves its blueberries. Much like the favorite fruit, Hammonton itself is small but mighty and makes a big impact."