The Food Labs Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

LEEKS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim the tough dark green tops and stem ends of 12 leeks, but keep the bases intact. Halve lengthwise and rinse well. Boil in salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool in a bowl of salted ice water, then drain and pat dry. Whisk 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in 1/3 cup walnut oil and drizzle over the leeks. Top with chopped toasted walnuts and chopped parsley.

THE FOOD LAB'S WALNUT VINAIGRETTE RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine walnuts, vinegar, water, mustard, honey, and shallot in a medium bowl and whisk together. To keep it from moving, set bowl inside a heavy medium saucepan lined with a dish towel. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive and canola oil; the dressing should emulsify and thicken significantly. Whisk in walnut oil, if using. Season with salt and pepper. The dressing will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; shake vigorously before using.

WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients, except the oils, in a blender and process on high speed. With the machine running, gradually add the olive and walnut oils until the vinaigrette is emulsified, about 1 minute. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (The vinaigrette can be prepared up to 1 week in advance, covered and refrigerated.)
• Note: To toast walnuts, place the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F. oven, stirring occasionally, until toasted, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.

WALNUT-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender except the herbs and pulse at high speed until fully combined and creamy. Stir in herbs and correct seasoning with salt and pepper. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the walnuts, shallots, and mustard in a mixing bowl. Add the vinegars and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the oils in a stream while whisking to emulsify the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper.

WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Chunky: Combine the vinegar and salt in a small bowl and whisk in the oils, then the nuts.
• Smooth: Combine the vinegar, salt, and nuts in a blender jar. Add the oils in a thin stream while the blender is running.