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Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
This Cranberry Vinaigrette combines olive oil, tart cranberry sauce, and red wine vinegar with Dijon mustard and maple syrup for sweetness. The dressing offers a balance of tangy, fruity, and mildly sweet flavors, emulsified into a smooth consistency ideal for brightening salads. It is quick to prepare and can be stored for future use.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
123 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add olive oil, cranberry sauce, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and maple syrup to a large mixing bowl.
- With a stick blender, pulse the salad dressing until fully blended. This can also be pulsed in a blender or food processor.
- Add salt and pepper, and blend with a whisk. Poor the dressing over the salad if eating immediately, or pour into a jar with a lid. The dressing can separate over time, so give the dressing a good shake in a closed container before pouring on the salad. Then enjoy!
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Notes
- The recipe yields approximately 1½ cups of salad dressing, suitable for multiple servings.
- Use a stick blender, regular blender, or food processor to fully emulsify the dressing for best texture.
- If the dressing separates during storage, shake or whisk well before using.
- Keep the dressing refrigerated and consume within a reasonable timeframe for freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.