8 Savory Blueberry Recipes to Serve This Summer
As much as we love decadent blueberry desserts, we can't help but think that blueberries are an underutilized summer fruit. They're perfect for so much more than cakes, pies, and breads — use them to make a fruity sauce to pair with simple grilled meat, toss them into a healthy salad for a burst of color and flavor, or even mix them into your favorite fresh salsas. Try something new and delicious this summer with this collection of our favorite savory blueberry recipes.
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Red, White, and Blueberry Grilled Chicken
Chef John's grilled chicken pairs smoky, spicy meat (seasoned with paprika, cayenne, and garlic) with a sweetly acidic 4-ingredient blueberry sauce. You can adapt this recipe to work with other juicy summer fruits.
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Roast Pork with Blueberry Port Sauce
Here's an impressive meal you'll be proud to serve to even the most discerning dinner guests. A blueberry sauce, made with port wine and chicken broth, is the perfect finishing touch.
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Maine Wild Blueberry Salsa
This fruity salsa is an "antioxidant powerhouse that tastes incredible," according to recipe creator Ellen Farnsworth, who suggests serving with tortilla chips or alongside chicken or beef.
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Grilled Salmon Steaks with Savory Blueberry Sauce
A sweet-savory sauce made with blueberries, chicken stock, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey pairs perfectly with simply seasoned grilled salmon steaks.
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Balsamic-Blueberry Pulled Pork
This slow cooker recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. When you serve it for dinner, you'll have "slack-jawed full-bellied friends," says recipe creator Leslie.
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Mini Blueberry Naan Flatbreads
This is an light lunch you can make in just half an hour. "Two cheeses that partner well with the savory goodness of the onion, bacon, and basil, all with a pop of fresh fruity flavor from blueberries," says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat.
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Super Summer Kale Salad
This seasonal kale salad — made with blueberries, carrots, onions, edamame, cranberries, cashews, and sunflower seeds — is powerfully delicious and nutritious.
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Blueberry-BBQ Salmon
You need just three ingredients to prepare this easy summertime grilling recipe: barbecue sauce, store-bought or homemade blueberry jam, and salmon fillets.
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More Inspiration
Put excess berries to good use with our favorite Bright and Fruity Blueberry Breads. Plus, explore our entire collection of Blueberry Recipes.