Best 10 Cranberry Vinaigrettesalad Dressing Recipes

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Cranberry vinaigrettesalad dressing is a light and refreshing dressing that is perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade for chicken or fish. Made with fresh cranberries, vinegar, oil, and a touch of sweetener, this dressing is bursting with flavor and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. With its vibrant color and tangy taste, cranberry vinaigrette is a great way to add a pop of flavor to your meals. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite cranberry vinaigrette recipes, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

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GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 pinch sugar
1 (5-ounce) bag spring salad mix (recommended: Fresh Express)
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 (5-ounce) bag herbed croutons

Steps:

  • Heat the cranberry and orange juice in a small saucepan, over medium heat until it boils. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Strain cranberry mixture into a large bowl using a fine mesh strainer. Whisk in vinaigrette and sugar until well combined.
  • Add salad mix and half the dressing into a large bowl and toss with tongs until lettuce is coated. Add tomatoes and cucumber slices and gently toss. Add more dressing if necessary. Transfer to serving platter and top with croutons.

CRANBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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The cranberries add that perfect sweet-tart flavor to this dressing. You can substitute dried cherries or raspberries for the cranberries.

Provided by Lisa Weston

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
freshly ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, cranberries, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Stream oil into the mixture while whisking continually; continue whisking until the oil emulsifies into the vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 217.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup cranberries, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons honey, plus more as needed
1/2 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head butter lettuce, large leaves torn
1 bunch watercress, trimmed and torn
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Put the cranberries in a small saucepan; add the honey and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the liquid thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then roughly chop. Stir the olive oil and vinegar into the cooled cranberries. (Add more honey, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the vinaigrette is too tart.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the lettuce and watercress in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon the vinaigrette over the lettuce and top with the walnuts and herbs. Toss before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Delicious side dish ready in 25 minutes! Enjoy this spinach salad drizzled with cranberry vinaigrette and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bag (10 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In jar with tight-fitting lid, place all dressing ingredients; shake until well blended. Refrigerate.
  • Arrange spinach leaves on individual salad plates. Coat avocado slices with 1 tablespoon orange juice; arrange over spinach. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Drizzle salads with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 12 g

CRANBERRY SALAD DRESSING



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Cranberries add bright color to this tangy dressing that coats salad greens nicely. "It's also delicious over fresh pear or banana salad," says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cranberries
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g 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 :

CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE/SALAD DRESSING



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Great vinaigrette marinade for salmon, or as an elegant salad dressing. Don't worry about the egg white (if your going to use it as salad dressing), the acids in the vinaigrette (lemon and red wine vinegar) effectively "coddles" it, making it safe to eat.

Provided by Pilialo

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg white
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • In a blender, whisk egg white, mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
  • While blender is still running, slowly infuse the cranberry concentrate into the mix by pouring it in a thin stream.
  • Keep the blender running as you add both the olive and canola oils the same way you added the cranberry, until the oils are completely emulsified and the dressing starts to thicken.
  • At this point, turn off blender, and pour the dressing into a bowl. Stir in the dill, and season the dressing with salt, pepper and sugar to your liking. I did not specify the amounts, because some like it sweet, and some like it tart.
  • Use it to marinade salmon before broiling, or brush it over grilled salmon. Or use it over your favorite tossed greens--especially good during the holiday season.
  • Note: To make it really bright in color, add a couple of drops of red food coloring--WOW!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631, Fat 63.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 14, Protein 0.8

CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE/SALAD DRESSING



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This versatile dressing is impressively flavorful and elegant! It can be used over a bed of your favorite tossed greens (it's especially good during the holidays) or as a marinade for Salmon. Don't worry about the raw egg white when using it for a salad--the acids(lemon and red wine vinegar) "coddle" it, making it safe to eat.

Provided by Pilialo

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg white
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
sugar (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a blender, whisk egg white, mustard, lemon juice and red wine vinegar until frothy.
  • While blender is still running, slowly pour in the cranberry concentrate, allowing it to infuse gradually into the egg white mixture.
  • Mix the two oils together in a small bowl, and let it gradually stream into the blender, continuing to whisk until the dressing has emulsified, and has thickened.
  • Turn off the blender at this point, and pour dressing into a large bowl. Stir in the dill and add the salt, pepper and sugar to your liking. You might like yours sweeter or more tart than mine, so I'll leave the amounts up to you.
  • If using it on broiled Salmon, you can marinate the fish for 20-30 minutes before broiling or brush it on the fish in the final minutes of grilling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631, Fat 63.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 14, Protein 0.8

CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Fruit Juice     Mustard     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Cranberry     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon English-style dry mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons cranberry juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the syrup, the mustard, the vinegar, the cranberry juice, and salt to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified.

Tips

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Make sure to wash the cranberries thoroughly before using them.
  • You can use any type of vinegar for this recipe, but white vinegar or apple cider vinegar are good choices.
  • If you don't have any shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
  • This dressing is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

Cranberry vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on salads, roasted vegetables, or even grilled chicken. It's a great way to add a pop of flavor to your favorite dishes. With its tangy and sweet flavor, cranberry vinaigrette is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give cranberry vinaigrette a try. You won't be disappointed.

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