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Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

A vibrant and tangy Cranberry Vinaigrette recipe, perfect for tossing with romaine lettuce or your favorite salad greens! This quick and easy recipe comes together in minutes, creating a delicious and healthy dressing that's bursting with fresh cranberry flavor.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1436.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cranberry Vinaigrette

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How to Make Cranberry Vinaigrette

  1. Combine 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil through the lid opening.
  4. Blend for another 10 seconds until emulsified.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness or vinegar for tartness.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite salad or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

470g

Fat

70g

Carbs

40g

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