Easy Sour Cherry Salad Dressing
Whip up a vibrant Sweet & Tangy Sour Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette in minutes!
This easy 3-ingredient salad dressing, featuring sour cherry jam, adds a burst of flavor to any salad.
Salad Dressing Made with Jam
Craving a salad that’s anything but boring?
This Sweet & Tangy Sour Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette is your new best friend!
Forget complicated recipes – with just three simple ingredients and a whisk, you’ll have a flavor explosion ready to drizzle.
The secret?
Sour cherry jam!
It adds a delightful sweetness and tang that perfectly balances the rich balsamic vinegar and smooth olive oil.
Plus, it makes this dressing incredibly easy to prepare.
Sour Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
The Short List Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or your favorite neutral oil)
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar (the good stuff makes a difference!)
- 2 Tablespoons Sadaf Sour Cherry Jam (no need to be fancy, just delicious!)
- Pinch of Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper (to taste)
Feeding a Crowd? No Problem!
- Simply remember the golden ratio: equal parts oil, vinegar, and jam. So, for a larger batch, use 1/4 cup of each!
The Simple How-To
- Gather Your Flavor Power Trio: Grab your mixing bowl and measure out the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and that magical sour cherry jam.
- Whisk It Up!: Drop all three ingredients into the bowl. Now, let the whisk do its happy dance! Whisk vigorously until everything is beautifully combined and emulsified – it should look smooth and glossy.
- Taste and Tweak: Give it a taste! Add a pinch of salt and a grind of fresh pepper. If you want it sweeter, add a tiny bit more jam. If you want more tang, add a splash more vinegar.
- Drizzle and Delight: Pour your homemade vinaigrette over your favorite salad greens, grilled vegetables, or even use it as a marinade. Get ready for a burst of sweet and tangy flavor that will make your taste buds sing!
Why You’ll Love This Vinaigrette
- Lightning Fast: Ready in under 5 minutes!
- 3 Ingredients! Simple, accessible, and delicious.
- Jam is the key! no need for chopping fruit.
- Versatile: Perfect for any salad, marinade, or drizzle.
- Flavor Explosion: The perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Enjoy!
More from Mama Likes To Cook
Check out my vegetarian recipes, so you can get more great ideas for baking, cooking, blending and juicing.
Cherry Recipes
- Cherry Hibiscus Sun Tea
- Sour Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Creamy Vanilla Cherry Popsicles
- Cherry Cream Cheese Spread
- Make Ahead Cherry Strawberry Smoothie Packs
- Cherry Cream Cheese Appetizer
- Quick & Easy Cherry Crisp
- Hemp & Cherry Protein Chia Pudding
- Cherry Slush Mocktail
- Dark Cherry Gin Fizz
Balsamic Vinegar Recipes
- Air Fryer Beets
- AF Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
- Balsamic Collard Greens
- Balsamic Cabbage Steaks
- Sour Cherry Vinaigrette
- Sugar Snap Pea Salad
- Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
- Cranberry Kale Salad
- Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad
Salad Recipes
- Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad
- Vegetarian BBQ Salad
- Cucumber Radish Salad
- Arugula Apple Salad with Blue Cheese
- Napa Cabbage Salad
- Orange Pomegranate Salad
- Mandarin Salad with Sriracha Peanut Dressing
- Sugar Snap Pea Salad
- Fig and Fennel Salad with Lemon Dressing
- Vegan Mexican Avocado Salad
- Zucchini Mushroom Salad
- Blue Cheese and Roasted Pear Salad
- Roasted Beet Citrus Salad
- Pistachio Golden Beet Salad
- Grilled Corn Salad
- Authentic Caesar Salad
- Blueberry Blue Cheese Salad
- Berry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Fennel Salad with Feta
- Edamame Peanut Salad
- Strawberry Fennel Salad
- Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?
