Cranberry Salad Dressing 🥗
Description: Beautifully-colored salad dressing that works well with greens and is also great over bananas and pears. This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups, making it perfect for large get-togethers or meal prepping for the week ahead!
🕒 Cooking Time: Not Applicable
⏳ Prep Time: 5 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | cranberries |
| 1 | navel orange |
| 2/3 | cup sugar |
| 1/2 | cup cider vinegar |
| 1 | pinch of salt |
| 1 | teaspoon ground mustard |
| 1 | small onion |
| 1 | cup olive oil |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Rinse the cranberries and the navel orange. Peel the orange and cut it into segments, removing any seeds.
- Peel and chop the onion.
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Blend Ingredients:
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cranberries, navel orange segments, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, ground mustard, and chopped onion.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor or blender as needed to ensure everything is incorporated evenly.
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Add Olive Oil:
- With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue blending until the dressing is emulsified and smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
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Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or salt to balance the flavors according to your preference.
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Refrigerate:
- Transfer the cranberry dressing to a glass jar or airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the dressing to chill.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Use this vibrant cranberry salad dressing over your favorite greens for a festive salad.
- It also pairs wonderfully with sliced bananas or pears, adding a burst of flavor to your fruit salads.
- Drizzle over grilled chicken or fish for a tangy and sweet glaze.
- Shake well before each use as the dressing may separate slightly when stored.
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Storage:
- This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Give it a good shake or stir before using it each time to recombine the ingredients.
Recipe Notes:
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Make It Festive: This cranberry salad dressing is perfect for holiday gatherings, especially Thanksgiving or Christmas. The vibrant color and tangy-sweet flavor will brighten up any table!
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Versatile Use: Don’t limit yourself to just salads! Use this dressing as a marinade for poultry or drizzle it over roasted vegetables before serving.
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Party Ready: The recipe yields 2 1/2 cups, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or simply keeping a flavorful dressing on hand throughout the week.
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Kid-Friendly: Kids love the bright color and fruity flavor of this dressing. It’s a sneaky way to get them to enjoy their greens!
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No Cooking Required: This dressing comes together quickly with no cooking involved, perfect for busy weeknights when you need something delicious in a hurry.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1030.8
- Total Fat: 86.8g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 936.4mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 66g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
- Total Sugars: 59.9g
- Protein: 0.9g
Enjoy the burst of flavor and vibrant color this Cranberry Salad Dressing brings to your meals! 😋🍴
