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Fresh Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette

December 4, 2014 by Brett Youmans 4 Comments

Cranberries, along with blueberries and Concord grapes, are one of three North America’s native fruits that are commercially grown here in the US.  Cranberries are a unique fruit and can only grow and survive under a special combination of factors including a climate that provides a chilling period necessary to mature fruiting buds, a bog-like combination of acidic peat and sand, and an ample fresh water supply.  Cranberries grow on vines like strawberries and the vines can survive indefinitely — some vines in the northern US are more than 150 years old!  On my bucket list is to visit a cranberry farm during the harvest season.  Are you listening cranberry people?!?

Fresh cranberries are available in stores mid-September through December.  Cranberries freeze really well and I always buy a few extra bags this time of year so when I have a hankering for some tart goodness, I have some on hand.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite cranberry recipes  — let’s call it Cranberrypalooza!

First up is Fresh Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette.

Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com  |  combine the leftover fresh cranberry sauce with white extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, juice of one orange, and sea salt freshly ground black peppercorns to taste.

I had some fresh cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving and thought a vinaigrette would be a nice dressing for a winter salad.  Have you tried white balsamic vinegar?  Its sweet and and delicate flavor works perfectly in this recipe and doesn’t cloud the beautiful color of the cranberry sauce.  Colavita makes my favorite brand and I tend to use it more than regular balsamic vinegar.

Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com  |  combine the leftover fresh cranberry sauce with white extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, juice of one orange, and sea salt freshly ground black peppercorns to taste.

To make, simply combine the leftover fresh cranberry sauce with extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, the juice of one orange, and sea salt & freshly ground black peppercorns to taste.  I used an immersion blender to whiz this all together but a blender or food processor would work just fine as well.  Or, if a chunkier vinaigrette is desired, simply whisk everything together.

Voilà!  Fresh Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette!

Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com  |  combine the leftover fresh cranberry sauce with white extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, juice of one orange, and sea salt freshly ground black peppercorns to taste.

Fresh Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette
 
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Total time
5 minutes
 
Leftover cranberry sauce is transformed into Fresh Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette with a few simple ingredients. Perfect salad dressing to brighten up a winter salad!
Author: Brett@GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Recipe type: Salad Dressing
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • ½ cup prepared fresh cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Colavita White Balsamic Vinegar
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Sea salt and freshly ground peppercorns to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredient and purée with an immersion blender or food processor to emulsify.
Notes
If a chunkier vinaigrette is desired, simply whisk everything together.
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Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com  |  combine the leftover fresh cranberry sauce with white extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, juice of one orange, and sea salt freshly ground black peppercorns to taste.

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Comments

  1. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have some leftover cranberry sauce and now I know what to do with it. Your pictures are just gorgeous, Brett!

    Reply
    • Brett Youmans says

      December 4, 2014 at 11:41 pm

      Thanks so much Lisa! I am bummed I missed out on meeting up at The Chew taping — thanks for sharing your sharing your experience! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jill says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Brilliant! I primarily use white balsamic in most of my dressings that involve citrus and other fruits. Perfect balance between sweet and tart. Love how you repurposed the cranberry sauce, just love it!!

    Reply
    • Brett Youmans says

      December 4, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      Thanks so much Jill! I love cranberry sauce so it was a win-win to extend the enjoyment a little longer!

      Reply

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