Heart-Healthy Cranberry Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with this vibrant and tangy Heart-Healthy Cranberry Vinaigrette—a perfect fusion of flavor and nutrition. Crafted with fresh cranberries, zesty apple cider vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, this homemade dressing offers a refreshing twist on traditional vinaigrettes while supporting cardiovascular health. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, balanced beautifully by Dijon mustard and a hint of garlic for depth. Quick to make in just 15 minutes, this antioxidant-rich recipe is blended to silky perfection, offering a gorgeous ruby-red hue and an irresistible tart-sweet balance. Perfect for drizzling over crisp greens or grain-based salads, this cranberry vinaigrette is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers seeking bold, wholesome flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cool water and drain well.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries and water. Cook until the cranberries have popped and softened, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and allow the cranberry mixture to cool slightly.
Once cooled, transfer the cranberry mixture to a blender.
Add the apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic to the blender.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it is smooth and emulsified, ensuring the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance flavors.
Transfer the finished vinaigrette to a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
Refrigerate the vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Give it a good shake before using to ensure it's well-mixed.
Enjoy it drizzled over your favorite salad greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1545 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 8% | |
*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.
