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Mustard and Cranberry Dressing for Salads

Mustard and Cranberry Dressing for Salads

This tangy and sweet dressing adds a delightful twist to your favorite salads, combining the sharpness of mustard with the fruity zing of cranberries. It’s quick to make and perfect for brightening up any meal.

★★★★★5(2 reviews)Updated: Mar 31, 2026
Prep Time 4 min
Total Time 5 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients 0/5

Why This Dish Is So Special

This dressing offers a perfect balance of tangy mustard and sweet cranberry flavors. It adds a vibrant twist to any salad, making it both refreshing and flavorful. Plus, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients you might already have at home.

Chef Tips

- Whisk the dressing well to combine the ingredients smoothly.
- Use fresh cranberries or high-quality cranberry sauce for the best taste.
- Adjust the mustard amount based on how spicy you like your dressing.

Directions

Ad the cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, rice vinegar, and cider vinegar into a blender. Give everything a good blend for about 30 seconds until it’s smooth. While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the walnut oil, followed by the vegetable oil. Keep blending until the dressing becomes thick and creamy, which should take around a minute. Once it’s ready, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before tossing it with your salad.

How To Serve It Best

This dressing pairs wonderfully with mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Try drizzling it over a spinach and walnut salad or use it as a zesty dip for fresh veggies. It also complements turkey or chicken salads nicely.

How To Store For Later

Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or stir well before each use, as the ingredients may separate over time. Avoid freezing, as it can affect the texture and flavor.
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Heart icon Nutrition Facts

80 Calories
Fat
7 g
Carbs
4 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar
3 g
Sodium
150 mg
Serving Size: 2 tbsp
*Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

Reviews (2)

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User Reviews

Hana Lee
★★★★★
Mar 22, 2026
Made this in under 5 minutes. The mustard gave it a gentle heat and the cranberry was just right — perfect for a fresh salad!
Tomasz
★★★★★
Feb 02, 2026
My go-to dressing now. It’s fresh, flavorful and goes with almost any salad I make. Took me just 5 minutes.
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