Cranberry Vinaigrette

Name: Cranberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cranberries. If you use frozen cranberries, thaw them first; 1 1/2 cups mild olive oil, or a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and a milder oil like canola or safflower; 1 shallot, peeled and rough chopped, about 2-3 tablespoons; 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (use a nice one!); 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice. Start with one tablespoon and add more to taste; 2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt; 2 tsp sugar, honey, or alternative sweetener of your choice

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
3 cups
Calories
76 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Cranberry Vinaigrette

Julie Valencia

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Cranberry Vinaigrette is a gorgeously vibrant healthy salad dressing and all around flavor booster for winter meals.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups fresh cranberries. If you use frozen cranberries, thaw them first.
1 1/2 cups mild olive oil, or a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and a milder oil like canola or safflower.
1 shallot, peeled and rough chopped, about 2-3 tablespoons
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (use a nice one!)
1-2 Tbsp lemon juice. Start with one tablespoon and add more to taste.
2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
2 tsp sugar, honey, or alternative sweetener of your choice

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Instructions

Load everything in a blender, secure the lid, and blend until vibrant pink and fairly smooth. I start on low and gradually work up to high to get the smoothest blend possible. There will be some texture because of the berries, and that's fine.
You won't see the bright color at first, but as the berries break down it will appear. Keep blending!
Stop the machine and give the vinaigrette a taste. You may want to adjust the salt, sugar, or other ingredient to suit your liking. You can thin the dressing with a little bit of water if it seems too thick.
Pour the dressing into a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate. Give it a stir or a shake before using because it will have separated a bit.

Notes

Cranberries do vary in flavor and tartness. Be sure to give your dressing a taste to adjust it.
If you prefer a fully emulsified dressing that doesn't separate as it sits, add a tablespoon of prepared Dijon mustard to the blender with the rest of the ingredients.
Dressing will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Tbsp Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.04g (0%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Tbsp
Calories	76kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	0.04g	0%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Sodium	117mg	5%
Potassium	7mg	0%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	3IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	1mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	1%