Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

cranberry vinaigrette on a spoon over a jar of dressing.

Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry vinaigrette

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 62kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Turn your leftover cranberry sauce into this delicious Cranberry Vinaigrette! It pairs well with your holiday leftovers to get more greens into your life.

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Ingredients

½ cup leftover cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or vinegar of choice)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup water , plus more as needed
fine sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

Combine the cranberry sauce, vinegar, oil, water, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a blender. Secure the lid and blend until smooth. If the dressing doesn't look smooth, add two to four more tablespoons of water and blend again. (I usually need a 1/2 cup water total, but it will vary based on how thick your cranberry sauce is. It's safer to start with less water and add more as you go.)
Taste the dressing and adjust the flavor as needed. For a sweeter dressing, add a squeeze of honey or maple syrup. For a more tangy dressing, add a touch more vinegar or lemon juice. Serve immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Nutrition information is for roughly 2 tablespoons of dressing, assuming you get 1 cup total from this recipe. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Update Note: This recipe was updated in December 2024 with new photos. I also added a pinch of salt and pepper.

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