This delicious dressing is a great hostess gift for a holiday party! It also works well in any season! Let’s just say it’s an all-around favorite salad dressing, and when packaged nicely, makes a simple, inexpensive, yet thoughtful gift.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup light olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

  1. Place the cranberries, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries pop, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  2. Puree the cranberry mixture in a blender. Pour the puree into a medium bowl and whisk in the mustard and orange juice. Gradually whisk in the oil. The dressing should become smooth and emulsified.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed. Delicious served on a salad of mixed greens, pears, and walnuts.