Sweet Cherry Vinaigrette
Jun 11, 2019, Updated Jan 28, 2025
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Enjoy cherry season with a homemade Cherry Vinaigrette
Want to add some summer sunshine to your salads this season? Drizzle Sweet Cherry Vinaigrette over any salad for an extra burst of summer flavor. It is bursting with fresh cherry flavor and will make even simple salads sing!
Nothing says summer like quite like fresh cherries. Sweet and tangy, this easy vinaigrette is simple to make and quick to devour! Begin by reducing sweet cherries in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once the cherries have been reduced, add them to a blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth and pour into a Mason jar or salad dressing container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Shake before each use.
Sweet Cherry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups sweet cherries pitted
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic halved
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, reduce cherries with a couple teaspoons of water over medium-low heat (approximately 10-15 minutes).
- In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Which kinds of salads should you use with Sweet Cherry Vinaigrette? Any that you want! Find inspiration in our Salad Recipe Catalogue or on our Salad Pinterest Board.
Don’t miss out on sweet cherry season! Add sweet cherries to this week’s grocery list and treat yourself to Sweet Cherry Vinaigrette.
How do you reduce the cherries
On the stove with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer.
“In a small saucepan, reduce cherries” means what exactly? Reduce it with some amount of water added?
On the stove, bring the cherries + a little water to a boil and then set to simmer.
The recipe states to cook on a low heat for 10 – 15 minutes with a small amount of water. The cherries will get soft and release their natural juices. Evaporation will occur and the cherries work “ reduce” in volume. Also Cherry flavor will intensify. Patience and stirring is required so you do not burn.