Description
This Cranberry Vinaigrette brings a tangy-sweet kick to an apple salad with walnuts, blue cheese, and spring mix. Just blend cranberry juice, vinegar, and a touch of honey for a refreshing dressing that perfectly complements the crisp apples, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a simple meal or as a festive side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh or dried cranberries (soaked and softened if dried)
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 /2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions:
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- Blend cranberries, vinegar, and honey or syrup until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped shallot.
- Slowly add olive oil while blending or whisking until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
The shallots will add a subtle, savory note, enhancing the flavors of your apple salad without overwhelming it. Enjoy!
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Whisking, Blending
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40 calories
- Sugar: ~ 7 grams
- Sodium: ~ 0-300 mg
- Fat: ~ 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: ~ 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: ~ 6.5 grams
- Fiber: ~ .5 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 grams
Keywords: Cranberry Vinaigrette, Apple Salad ,Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Spring Mix, Cranberry Dressing, Holiday Salad, Fresh Salad Tangy-Sweet Vinaigrette Easy Salad Recipe Healthy Salad Festive Side Dish Fall Salad