Best Trader Joes Cranberry Walnut Gorgonzola Vinaigrette Copycat Recipes

Trader Joe's Cranberry Walnut Gorgonzola Vinaigrette (Copycat) image

Provided by krolek

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a deep enough bowl so your immersion blender does not make a huge mess when you blend all this stuff.
Immersion blend all this stuff smooth.
Refrigerate in an airtight container.
To serve, combine with enough water to make the dressing the consistency you remember from the original product or whatever consistency works for you.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.1, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 17, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 0.4

Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 35m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
4 tablespoons shallots, finely minced (or scallion)
1 pinch brown sugar
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup walnut oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, shallots(or scallions) and brown sugar; set aside for at least 1/2 hour. In a medium bowl, slowly whisk together cranberry sauce, olive oil, walnut oil and salt and pepper. Add vinegar mixture to cranberry mixture and whisk until combined. Serve over a pretty salad. Enjoy!
Makes about 3/4 cup vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1671.1, Fat 169, SaturatedFat 18.8, Sodium 34.7, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.3, Protein 1.5