Cranberry Citrus Dressing Recipes

CRANBERRY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Serve over greens and vegetables. Store in the refrigerator.

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
• Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
• Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
• Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.

CITRUS-CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the peel and pith from oranges with a pairing knife, cut each section into quarters.
• In a heavy saucepan over medium heat combine oranges, cranberries, sugar, water, and ground ginger. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lemon and lime juice. Cover sauce and chill before serving. Can be made up to 3 days prior to serving.

CRANBERRY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate.

CRANBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, apple, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion, garlic, sage and pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cranberry mixture and croutons. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.