Cranberry Vinaigrette for Apple Salad

Apple bluecheese salad

The Cranberry Vinaigrette is a tasty addition to an apple salad with walnuts, blue cheese, and spring mix. Its tangy-sweet flavor pairs well with the crisp apples, adding brightness to balance the creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts. The dressing combines all the flavors, making each bite fresh and flavorful. It’s a simple way to take a basic salad up a notch, perfect for a weekday or holiday side dish.

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Apple bluecheese salad

Cranberry Vinaigrette


  • Author: Angell Clark
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1/2 cup 1x

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

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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:

    1. Blend cranberries, vinegar, and honey or syrup until smooth.
    2. Stir in the chopped shallot.
    3. Slowly add olive oil while blending or whisking until well combined.
    4. 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