Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and roasted veggies with the bold, tangy-sweet flavors of this Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette. This vibrant homemade dressing brings together plump dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a splash of red wine vinegar for a nutty, fruity twist that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Enhanced with Dijon mustard, a hint of honey, and a touch of garlic, this quick and easy recipe blends to creamy perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether drizzled over greens or used as a marinade, this vinaigrette adds a gourmet flair to any dish. Plus, it’s easily customizable and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week—ideal for meal prep or elevating weekday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small bowl, soak the dried cranberries in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 5 minutes to soften.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a blender or food processor, combine the softened cranberries (along with the soaking water), toasted walnuts, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Blend or process until smooth and emulsified. If the vinaigrette is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of water and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well before serving.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.4 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*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.
