Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH WALNUTS, BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place bell peppers, onion and mushrooms in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and salt. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet, making sure not to crowd vegetables. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Add snap peas, zucchini, yellow squash and garlic and stir lightly. Top with walnuts and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more or until all vegetables are crisp-tender and walnuts are toasted.
• Drizzle with balsamic and toss well. Sprinkle with basil.

TOASTED WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In the container of an electric blender, combine vinegar, water, shallot, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Process to combine well.
• With blender running, slowly drizzle in walnut oil until well combined.
• Add walnuts and parsley, and pulse to combine.

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 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.