Cherry Vinaigrette
Recipe from Midwest Living

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


Cherry Vinaigrette

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Servings: about 1-1/2 cups
Total Time: 25 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  cups
    frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries
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  • 1/3  cup
    red wine vinegar
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  • 1/4  cup
    dried cherries
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  • 1  large
    shallot, quartered
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  • clove garlic, halved
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  • 3  tablespoons
    honey
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    dry mustard
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    kosher salt or salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    coarsely ground black pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    salad oil
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Directions
1.
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.
2.
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 information
Calories 38, Total Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 18 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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