Best Cherry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipes

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CHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Cherry Vinaigrette image

This tangy, thick, cherry-colored dressing tastes great on most any tossed salads. It's nice on fresh fruit, too.

Provided by Midwest Living

Categories     Food

Time 25m

Yield About 1-1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup dried cherries
1 large shallot, quartered
1 clove garlic, halved
3 tablespoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt or salt
⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
¼ cup salad oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat frozen cherries, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until cherries and their juices are reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine cooked cherries, vinegar, dried cherries, shallot, garlic, honey, Dijon-style mustard, dry mustard, salt and black pepper. Cover and process or blend until smooth. With the processor or blender running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream and process for 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Cover and chill for up to 1 week. Use as salad dressing over tossed salads. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 18 mg

HARVEST SALAD WITH CHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette image

Mixed greens and plenty of produce make this salad so satisfying, and it's gorgeous to serve for special occasions. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
CHERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup tart cherry preserves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, carrot, tomatoes, chickpeas, walnuts, bacon and cooled beets. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.,

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY FARRO SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE



Cherry Farro Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette image

Here's a delicious salad using a whole grain that not only tastes good but is good for you! The flavors are refreshing and sweet while the crunchy nuts and farro give it wonderful texture!

Provided by Traci-in-Cali

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup farro
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup chopped tart green apple
¾ cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Cook and stir walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Bring chicken broth, farro, oregano, and basil to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer farro to a glass bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes more.
  • Mix walnuts, green apples, dried cherries, and parsley into farro. Drizzle dressing over farro mixture and toss to coat; refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 599.9 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CHERRY VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING



Cherry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing image

If you love cherries, this dressing is really yummy! I use Sleeping Bear Farms cherry concentrate (found in the cooler by the fresh OJ at my grocery store)....it is so good. I usually have to triple this recipe for our family of 6, especially if salad is our main dish.

Provided by BububsMom

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 Cup, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons 100% cherry juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingrediants in a shaker and shake like crazy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 291.9, Carbohydrate 1.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 0.1

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