Best 9 Cranberry Apple Orange Vinaigrette Recipes

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For a vibrant and zesty salad dressing, look no further than cranberry apple orange vinaigrette. This versatile dressing, bursting with tangy and sweet flavors, is sure to elevate any salad or dish it is paired with. The combination of tart cranberries, crisp apples, and juicy oranges creates a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. It is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy addition to your meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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When I give jars of my Cranberry Vinegar, I'm certain to include this recipe. The vinaigrette pairs especially well with a green salad featuring dried cranberries, mandarin oranges and toasted walnuts. Or use it as a marinade for chicken and salmon.-Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Cranberry Orange Vinegar or raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process for 1 minute. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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I eat a lot of salad and this is one of my favorite dressings. Living in Florida, I like using orange products produced in our state.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Torn salad greens
Sliced radishes and sweet yellow and orange peppers or vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Serve over greens and vegetables. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE-ORANGE-CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 orange
1 medium apple (a sweeter variety such as Gala or Fuji)
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shelled walnuts
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange liqueur

Steps:

  • Grate the zest from the whole orange and set aside. Cut off any remaining pith from the orange. Cut the orange into chunks. Peel the apple and remove the core; cut into large pieces.
  • In a food processor, combine the orange zest and chunks, apples, cranberries and celery and process until finely chopped; be careful not to process too long because the mixture will become mushy. Add the walnuts and pulse until chopped. Stir in the sugar and orange liqueur. Refrigerate until serving time, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

CRANBERRY-APPLE-ORANGE RELISH



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This recipe was in an email today from America's Test Kitchen. Just in time.... "A blend of sweet, tart, bitter, and spicy, this cranberry relish adds spark to the Thanksgiving spread as well as all manner of dishes beyond the holiday meal. When we made this relish, here's what we discovered: Test Kitchen Discoveries Add an orange--peel and all--for a deep citrus flavor and a mild bitterness to temper the relish's sweetness. Use the food processor to grind the ingredients together. Pulse the mixture to a coarse cornmeal texture so that it retains some bite."

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Low Protein

Time P2DT10m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large sweet apple, peeled, cored, roughly chopped
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1 orange, cut into quarters (including rind)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch table salt

Steps:

  • Pulse all ingredients in food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days for flavors to fully develop. Serve.

APPLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrsPres

Categories     Apple

Time 45m

Yield 3 1/2 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 orange
2 cups water
1 tart apple (such as Granny Smith, pippin or McIntosh)
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Squeeze the juice from the orange and set the juice aside. Remove and discard the membrane from inside the orange rind and cut the rind into small dice.
  • In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the rind and the water and bring to a boil.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • Peel, core and quarter the apple. Cut into 1/2-inch dice and place in a saucepan. Sort the cranberries, discarding any soft ones.
  • Add to the apples along with the orange juice, orange rind, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan partially. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, the apple is tender and the cranberries have burst, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a heatproof bowl and let cool for 1 hour before serving. Or cover and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before serving. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a sauce boat and pass at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 0.3, Sodium 7.4, Carbohydrate 91.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 81.9, Protein 0.7

CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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Enjoy the tastes of autumn anytime with Cranberry-Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This apple cider vinaigrette is great on all sorts of salads and sides.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Tbsp. cranberry juice
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup oil

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients except oil in medium bowl until blended.
  • Add oil gradually, whisking constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 0 g

APPLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Fragrant with warm spices, this cranberry sauce goes the extra mile with tart apples and blanched orange peels for a pleasant, citrusy burst of flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 orange
2 cups Water
1 tart apple, peeled and diced, such as Granny Smith
12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries, if frozen, defrost for 1?2 hours before using
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Slice away the bottom of the orange so it sits steady on the cutting board. Working from top to bottom, slice off the peel, leaving behind most of the white pith. Finely dice half of the peel strips; discard the rest or save for another use. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the diced peel and the water. When the water comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, squeeze all the juice from the orange and set aside.Strain and set aside the blanched orange peel.
  • In a medium saucepan, add diced apple, cranberries, orange juice, blanched orange peel, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce the heat to low and partially cover the pan. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, the apple is tender, and the cranberries have burst, 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a heatproof bowl and let cool for 1 hour before serving.

APPLE CRANBERRY RELISH



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This relish has a great flavor especially with the addition of celery! Chopped pecans or walnuts can be added if desired.

Provided by Karen Dunn

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Time 12h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 navel oranges
2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 celery, chopped
3 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Grate peel of orange; reserve. Peel oranges and discard white membranes. Separate oranges into sections and place half in a food processor or blender. To the food processor add half of the cranberries, apples and celery. Process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; repeat with remaining oranges, cranberries, apples and celery. Stir in sugar and reserved orange peel. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 9.8 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Enhance some of your favorite dishes with our easy Cranberry-Orange Vinaigrette recipe. Cranberry juice and orange zest helps give this Cranberry-Orange Vinaigrette its tanginess, while a little honey adds a hint of sweetness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup HEINZ All Natural Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
3/4 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. orange zest

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid; cover with lid.
  • Shake until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Ensure that the cranberries and apple are evenly diced for a uniform texture.
  • Use a food processor to finely grate the orange zest for a zesty flavor without any bitter pith.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together vigorously to emulsify them and achieve a smooth consistency.
  • For a creamy variation, whisk in 1/4 cup of sour cream or plain yogurt to the dressing.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey, depending on your preference.
  • Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Drizzle the dressing over a salad of mixed greens, spinach, or arugula for a refreshing and flavorful side dish.

Conclusion:

This tangy and vibrant Cranberry Apple Orange Vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that elevates the flavor of any salad. The combination of sweet cranberries, crisp apples, and zesty orange creates a well-balanced flavor profile that complements a variety of greens and toppings. With its easy-to-follow steps and pantry-friendly ingredients, this dressing is a must-try for home cooks seeking a delicious and refreshing addition to their culinary repertoire. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or preparing a quick and healthy lunch, this dressing is sure to impress your taste buds. Bon Appetit!

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