Cranberry Salad Dressing
Brighten up your salads with the tangy-sweet goodness of homemade Cranberry Salad Dressing! This vibrant dressing blends fresh or frozen cranberries with the subtle sweetness of honey and a zesty kick from apple cider vinegar and orange juice. Olive oil adds a velvety finish, while Dijon mustard and a pinch of seasoning balance the flavors perfectly. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this creamy and colorful dressing is blended to silky perfection and can be strained for an even smoother texture. Ideal for drizzling over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, it’s a fresh, festive way to elevate any dish. Plus, it's a fantastic make-ahead option that gets even better after chilling!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries and water. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until the cranberries are softened and start to burst.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberries to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the cranberry mixture to a blender or food processor.
Add honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30-60 seconds.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or salt and pepper as desired.
Strain the dressing through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture.
Pour the dressing into a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Shake well before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 715 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
