Cherry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipes

CHERRY VINAIGRETTE

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.

HARVEST SALAD WITH CHERRY VINAIGRETTE

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.,

CHERRY VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

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

DARK CHERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan on medium high heat add vinegar, sugar and garlic till boiling then simmer till reduced by half. Add preserves and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Whisk in red wine vinegar and then canola oil. Season with salt & pepper.