Walnut Oil and Chive Dressing Recipe
Give your vinaigrettes a delightful change with the earthy, nutty flavor of roasted nut oil! Skip the bland vegetable or overpowering olive oil and go for La Tourangelle walnut oil instead. Steer clear of refined nut oils; they don't deliver the authentic nutty taste you're after. Store your nut oils in the fridge or freezer to avoid rancidity.
Here's a recipe for a mouthwatering walnut vinaigrette:
- Servings: 3/4 cup
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: About 10 mins
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon roasted walnut oil
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the walnut and grapeseed or canola oils.2. In a medium, nonreactive bowl, whisk together the chives, vinegar, and mustard.3. Gradually pour the oil mixture into the vinegar mixture, while continuously whisking until all oil is incorporated.4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.5. If making the dressing ahead of time, add the minced chives just before serving.
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- This aromatic walnut vinaigrette recipe, which serves 3/4 cup, includes 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon of La Tourangelle walnut oil for a delightful, nutty taste.
- To create the vinaigrette, mix 3 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives, 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard in a medium, nonreactive bowl.
- The chives, vinegar, and mustard mixture should be gradually whisked together with 3 tablespoons of grapeseed or canola oil and the walnut oil until fully incorporated, enhancing the vinaigrette's nutritional value and nutrition.
