CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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This is a stunning salad dressing! Bright, bold and beautiful! Serve over a bed of mixed greens, apple and red onion slices, and pecans -or- over any salad of your choice! A gorgeous hostess gift presented in a pretty bottle. Makes about 2 cups. Adapted from Culinary Fool.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups of dressing, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen cranberries)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar (or white balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (or tangerine juice)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the cranberries pop, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool. Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the mustard and orange juice and blend to combine. With the motor running, stream in the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
  • Serve over a bed of mixed greens, apple and red onion slices, and pecans or walnuts OR over any salad of your choice!
  • NOTE: This will last at least a week stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
  • Makes about 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 426.3, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 1.4

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