Best Health Magazine Canada

Cherry Vinaigrette

CourseDinner, Lunch
CuisineMeats, Salads

Servings

3/4cup (6 – 2tbsp servings)

Servings

3/4cup (6 – 2tbsp servings)

Ingredients

1tbsp dried tart cherries
1small onion
1 clove garlic
3tbsp fruit-flavoured vinegar
2tbsp orange juice
1tbsp honey
1/3cup olive oil
Salt and pepperto taste

Instructions

Chop cherries, onion and garlic in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add fruit-flavored vinegar, orange juice and honey; puree.
With food processor on, slowly add olive oil; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Serving suggestion: Serve with a salad of butter lettuce, blue cheese, crispy bacon bits and toasted pine nuts. Garnish with additional dried tart cherries, if desired. Add grilled chicken for an entree salad.

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 133 calories, 12 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 g carbohydrates, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g protein, 0 g fiber, 98 mg sodium, 2% vitamin A, 8% vitamin C, 0% calcium, 2% iron