Cranberry Vinaigrette
Elevate your homemade salads and dishes with this delightful Cranberry Vinaigrette recipe, a vibrant blend of fresh, tangy cranberries, smooth white wine vinegar, and rich olive oil. Balanced with a touch of natural sweetness from honey and enhanced by the sharp kick of Dijon mustard and finely chopped shallots, this dressing is as versatile as it is flavorful. Perfectly emulsified for a silky texture, it pairs beautifully with leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even grilled proteins. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe adds a festive flair to your meals and makes every drizzle a showstopper.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup white wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and place them in a small saucepan.
Add 0.25 cup of water to the saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until the cranberries have softened and started to burst.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberries to cool slightly.
In a blender, combine the cooked cranberries, white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, finely chopped shallot, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth and emulsified, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt or honey if desired.
Pour the vinaigrette into a jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
Shake well before drizzling over salads, roasted vegetables, or using as a marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1539 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 298 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.
