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Cherry Vinaigrette
This Cherry Vinaigrette is a standard olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette made with the addition of reduced fresh or frozen cherries, honey, garlic, and a bit of Dijon mustard. It's the perfect salad dressing for mixed greens salad like my arugula spinach salad with goat cheese and strawberries.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Cherry vinaigrette
- 8 ounces (1½ cups) sweet cherries (about 25 to 30)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped or chopped with the food processor
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Cherry vinaigrette
- Remove the stems and pit the cherries and then place them in a small saucepan with enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Heat the cherries on low until they have burst and the liquid has thickened so that a spatula drawn across the bottom leaves a trail that lasts for a few seconds. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
- If using a food processor, add the garlic first and process until minced.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the olive oil and process until smooth.
- Add the olive oil (If using a food processor, add the olive oil through the chute with the processor going) and emulsify.
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Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 and ¼ cups of cherry vinaigrette or about 20 one-tablespoon servings.
- Adjust the sweetness with a little more honey as needed if your cherries are not very sweet.
- As with all salads, it's best to dress your salad prior to serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.