Homemade Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette
This Homemade Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette is a fresh, tangy, and slightly sweet salad dressing made with real raspberries, walnut oil, and simple ingredients. It’s a healthy, flavorful alternative to store-bought dressings—perfect for elevating salads, grilled chicken, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh raspberries
- Walnut oil
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- Honey or maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Add raspberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional for smoother texture).
- In a bowl or jar, combine the raspberry puree, vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard.
- Slowly whisk in the walnut oil and olive oil until fully emulsified.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
- Refrigerate until ready to use and shake or whisk before serving.
Notes
Straining the puree creates a silky, restaurant-quality texture.Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.Adjust oil ratio for a lighter or richer dressing.Natural separation is normal—shake before serving.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/homemade-raspberry-walnut-vinaigrette/
