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    A Full Living » Blog » Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

    Published: Dec 19, 2019 · Modified: May 22, 2022 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cranberry Salad Dressing

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    cranberry salad dressing sugar free

    Have some leftover cranberry sauce? This sugar free Cranberry Salad Dressing is the perfect low carb addition to any show stopping holiday salad. This keto friendly salad dressing is citrusy and bright, with a hint of sage for the perfect holiday flavor. Make a batch of this dressing to kick all of your fall and winter salads up a notch.

    cranberry salad dressing over top of a lovely harvest salad for fall

    If you're looking for something special to serve this fall, for Thanksgiving or any holiday gatherings, you have to try this cranberry salad dressing recipe. This cranberry vinaigrette is sugar free, low carb and naturally gluten free too.

    Maybe you have some leftover turkey that you'd like to add to a salad after an eating marathon. A salad might come to mind, but not just any salad. Something super special, with all the right flavors. You'll be looking for all kinds of new salad recipes to add this yummy dressing to! So grab a bag of cranberries so you can make a big batch.

    Keep reading for all the tips, tricks and ideas for substitutions. You can also skip right to the recipe card if you prefer. If you have questions, make sure to read all the way through. This post is also available as a Google Web Story.

    Ingredients: ​

    cranberry salad dressing ingredients  with text to denote different ingredients
    • Homemade sugar free cranberry sauce - A perfect way to use up leftover sugar free cranberry sauce! We'd recommend omitting the vanilla and cinnamon from the recipe provided for a more neutral flavor. Preparing a big batch of homemade keto cranberry sauce from fresh cranberries is a great way to keep out unnecessary sugar from your meals, and enjoy this seasonal delight.
    • Fresh squeezed lemon juice - For brightness and acidity.
    • Extra virgin olive oil - This is the base of our dressing. Use something high quality as it will impact the flavor. You could also opt for avocado oil as another clean oil option that tastes neutral.
    • Apple cider vinegar - To add a bit more acidity. You could also use red wine vinegar instead if you prefer.
    • Seasonings - We keep a pretty simple flavor profile by using kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried (or fresh) sage and fresh (or dried) thyme.
    • Dijon mustard - To add some tanginess and flavor to the dressing.
    • Sweetener of choice - Sweeten to taste with your favorite sugar free sweetener. We prefer allulose for this application, since it won't crystallize after being refrigerated.
    • Water - Used to thin the dressing and get it to the desired viscosity. Add to suit your personal preference.
    bowl full of pink cranberry salad dressing next to a fall salad

    How To Make Sugar Free Cranberry Salad Dressing:

    Add lemon juice and olive oil to a food processor or blender.

    olive oil and lemon juice in a blender

    Add the cranberry sauce and apple cider vinegar.

    cranberry sauce, sweetener, vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice in a blender

    Stir in sweetener of choice, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, dried sage and fresh thyme. Blend for 15-30 seconds on medium high speed, then stop the blender.

    cranberry sauce, sweetener, salt, seasonings, dijon mustard and olive oil in a blender
    blended cranberry salad dressing in a blender

    Add in some of the water, then add in a slow stream while the blender is running until desired consistency is reached. The amount you add depends on your preferences for the texture. We added 6 ounces of water to ours.

    pouring water slowly into a blender of cranberry dressing

    After your desired texture is reached, give your dressing a taste and adjust seasonings to fit your preferences. Pour into a serving bowl or jar, and cover it, then refrigerate it until it's time to use. We love to use it to dress our Fall Harvest Salad.

    pouring cranberry vinaigrette into a bowl for serving
    bowl full of bright pink cranberry vinaigrette surrounded by fresh cranberries and thyme
    using a spoon to pouring on cranberry salad dressing onto a lovely fall salad

    This dressing will keep covered in the fridge in an airtight container for about one week. Use this dressing on all of your favorite fall and winter salads!

    cranberry salad dressing next to a fall harvest salad

    More Recipes To Try:

    • Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
    • Sugar Free Raspberry Basil Vinaigrette
    • Keto Spiced Cranberry Old Fashioned
    • Cranberry Coconut Mojito

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    bowl full of cranberry salad dressing with a spoon going into the bowl, surrounded by fresh cranberries, thyme and lemons

    Please let us know if you guys give this recipe a try, and be sure to share with us on Instagram @afullliving so we can show off your creations!

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    Until next time,
    Briana & Chamere

    cranberry salad dressing over top of a lovely harvest salad for fall

    Cranberry Salad Dressing (Sugar Free)

    This Sugar Free Cranberry Salad Dressing is the perfect low carb addition to all of your holiday salads. This keto friendly salad dressing is citrusy and bright, with a hint of sage for the perfect holiday flavor. Make a batch of this dressing to kick all of your fall and winter salads up a notch.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    • 210 grams homemade sugar free cranberry sauce (roughly ½ a batch, with cinnamon and vanilla omitted)
    • 1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
    • 6 ounces olive oil (¾ cup)
    • 4 ounces apple cider vinegar (¼ cup)
    • ½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried sage (could sub any dried or fresh herb)
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 36 grams allulose sweetener (about 3 tablespoons)
    • 6 ounces water (or until desired consistency is reached)

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients (except for the water) to the blender or food processor. Blend on medium-high speed for 15-30 seconds, then slowly add water in a slow stream while the blender is running. Keep adding water until desired consistency is reached.
    • Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings to fit your preferences. Blend again if anything is added to ensure the ingredient is well incorporated.
    • Store dressing in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Use this dressing on all of your favorite fall and winter salads!

    Notes

    This dressing is ideal for this Harvest Salad! 
    Use any sweetener you prefer here, but be aware that some dressings will crystallize in the fridge. 
    Homemade Cranberry Sauce: We made our sugar free cranberry sauce ahead of time. In fact, we actually had some leftover from Thanksgiving. It will store in the fridge for about 7 days. You can freeze it for a few months if you like.
    For this dressing, we would also recommend omitting the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon from the original cranberry sauce recipe so that we have a more neutral base to work from.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 30g | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
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    1. Joseph E DEAL says

      November 28, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Can it be canned make more than one jar cranberry salad dressing

      Reply
      • Briana says

        November 28, 2021 at 12:48 pm

        Hi there, sure thing. Feel free to use canned if you prefer and you can double or triple the recipe!

        Reply

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