Cranberry-Dijon Vinaigrette
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. This pretty-in-pink cranberry vinaigrette is perfect for the holidays. Toss it with greens or use as a turkey sandwich spread. This fabulous cranberry vinaigrette recipe was sent to me by Jim Orvis, one of my lovely readers and cooking pen pals from upstate NY. Made with puréed fresh cranberries, the vinaigrette is pretty-in-pink, full of tangy-sweet flavor, and perfect for the holidays. I love it drizzled over an autumn salad of mixed greens, sliced apples, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese. It also makes a great turkey sandwich spread or sauce for roast chicken or pork. Feel free to use frozen cranberries when fresh are not available. What you’ll need to make cranberry vinaigrette How to make cranberry vinaigrette It’s so easy to make. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender. And purée until smooth. That’s all there is to it. Enjoy! You may also like Balsamic Vinaigrette Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Raspberry Vinaigrette Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Balsamic Vinaigrette Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Raspberry Vinaigrette Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette RecipeComments (27)Add Comment Recipe Comments (27) Add Comment Ingredients ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¾ cup canola or vegetable oil ¼ cup fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped shallots, from 1 shallot ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¾ cup canola or vegetable oil ¼ cup fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped shallots, from 1 shallot ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and purée until completely smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing will keep nicely in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Shake well before using. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and purée until completely smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing will keep nicely in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Shake well before using. Nutrition Information Powered by Serving size: 2 tablespoons Calories: 162 Fat: 16 g Saturated fat: 1 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Sugar: 4 g Fiber: 0 g Protein: 0 g Sodium: 70 g Cholesterol: 0 g Serving size: 2 tablespoons Calories: 162 Fat: 16 g Saturated fat: 1 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Sugar: 4 g Fiber: 0 g Protein: 0 g Sodium: 70 g Cholesterol: 0 g This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. Gluten-Free Adaptable Note To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free. See more recipes: Dairy-FreeGluten-Free AdaptableHolidaysMake-AheadSaladsSauces & DressingsFrench Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Adaptable Holidays Make-Ahead Salads Sauces & Dressings French