Cranberry Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.