Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads and roasted veggies with the bold, tangy-sweet flavors of this Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette. This vibrant homemade dressing brings together plump dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a splash of red wine vinegar for a nutty, fruity twist that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Enhanced with Dijon mustard, a hint of honey, and a touch of garlic, this quick and easy recipe blends to creamy perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether drizzled over greens or used as a marinade, this vinaigrette adds a gourmet flair to any dish. Plus, it’s easily customizable and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week—ideal for meal prep or elevating weekday meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Walnuts
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, soak the dried cranberries in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 5 minutes to soften.

Step 2

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the softened cranberries (along with the soaking water), toasted walnuts, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend or process until smooth and emulsified. If the vinaigrette is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of water and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the vinaigrette to a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well before serving.

Step 8

Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(162.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	700.6

Total Fat 67.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 714.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.5g
Protein 2.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 27.8mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 120.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.5%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 11.9%