Our vibrant Cranberry Vinaigrette has a sweet tart flavor that complements any salad. Serve this easy dressing at every holiday meal.
Simple and Delicious Cranberry Vinaigrette
Add fresh cranberry flavor to all your salads this holiday season with our simple Cranberry Vinaigrette recipe. It’s a variation of this favorite vinaigrette recipe – a recipe that everyone always asks us to share whenever we serve it at our dinner parties.
The star ingredient is our easy, homemade fresh cranberry vinegar which gives the dressing a vibrant color and a tart kick of flavor. Just toss it with some fresh mixed greens and you’ll have the perfect side salad to complement holiday turkey, ham, or prime rib.
Why you'll love Cranberry Vinaigrette
- It’s a colorful addition to any holiday table and a great way to enjoy in season cranberries.
- It’s easy to make and you can always keep some on hand for holiday meals.
- This vinaigrette is simply delicious with perfectly balanced flavors to serve with any mixed greens salad.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Homemade Cranberry Vinegar – Follow this easy recipe here. It’s made with fresh or frozen cranberries and white wine vinegar.
- Dijon Mustard
- Granulated Sugar – This is needed to balance the tart taste of the cranberry vinegar, but note that this is not a sweet vinaigrette!
- Salt and Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Special Tools Needed
- Various Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Whisk – To mix the vinaigrette. You can use an immersion blender if you prefer, but it’s not really necessary to get a good emulsion.
How do I make Cranberry Vinaigrette?
- Prepare the cranberry vinegar according to this recipe. (You can make this ahead of time.)
- Combine vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk just slightly to combine.
- Add the olive oil and briskly whisk until completely combined and thickened.
- Adjust seasonings and sweetness to taste.
- Cover or pour into a bottle until ready to use.
Serving Suggestions
- Spiced Pecans
- Crumbled Goat Cheese
- Sliced Fresh Pears
- Poached Chicken
- And more!
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I store leftovers? Store the vinaigrette in a closed jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Cranberry Vinaigrette
Our vibrant Cranberry Vinaigrette has a sweet tart flavor that complements any salad. Serve this easy dressing at every holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/4 cups 1x
- Category: salad dressing
- Method: whisk
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 tablespoons Cranberry Vinegar (see our homemade recipe here)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare homemade Cranberry Vinegar following this recipe.
- In a bowl, add in the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk just slightly to combine.
- Add the olive oil and briskly whisk until completely combined and thickened.
- Adjust seasonings and sweetness to taste.
- Cover until ready to use.
- Chill leftovers in a bottle with lid or covered container. You may want to bring the vinaigrette back to room temperature for serving.
