5 Ingredient Cherry Balsamic AIP Salad Dressing (Paleo, Vegan)

I love a good AIP salad dressing and this cherry balsamic dressing is my new favorite. It's so delicious and refreshing; it almost tastes like a catalina or french dressing. It only requires 5 simple ingredients and a few minutes to make. It is paleo/AIP and vegan.

This recipe came about because I was trying it out as a glaze for a meatloaf. I decided the flavors didn't quite mesh because of the herbs in the meatloaf. However, when my husband tried it, he immediately said it would be a perfect vinaigrette. Aside from salad, this would probably also be good on chicken.

Ingredients in This AIP Salad Dressing

• Frozen Dark Cherries- You can use fresh if you prefer but I think frozen are a little more convenient. These will need to be thawed either in the fridge or microwave. 
• Balsamic Vinegar- Just a tiny bit is needed but it gives the dressing the perfect tang. If you can't use balsamic, you could probably just apple cider vinegar or lemon juice its place. 
• Maple Syrup - Honey would probably be ok too. 
• Sea Salt
• Garlic Powder

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How to Make Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing

This stuff is very easy to make- just mix everything together in a blender or food processor until smooth. 

Storage

Store leftover dressing in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days. The pectin in the cherries does cause it to get a little thicker in the fridge but it can be thinned if needed with a little water or vinegar. 

To Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge when ready to use.

Conclusion:

I hope you enjoy the recipe! If you tried it, please leave a comment below and let me know what you thought!

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5 Ingredient Cherry Balsamic AIP Salad Dressing (AIP, Paleo, Vegan)

Arika | FoodCourage

This refreshing AIP salad dressing is easy to make and tastes a lot like a catalina or french dressing.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course condiment

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 16 kcal

Equipment

• Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup frozen dark cherries (thawed)
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

 

• Combine the ingredients in a small food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

Store leftover dressing in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days. 

To Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

5 Ingredient Cherry Balsamic AIP Salad Dressing (AIP, Paleo, Vegan)

Serving Size

 

2 tbsp

Amount per Serving

Calories

16

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Sodium

 

73

mg

3

%

Potassium

 

44

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

4

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

11

IU

0

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

4

mg

0

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword aip salad dressing, dressing, vinaigrette

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