Best Chive Infused Oil Recipes

Chive-Infused Oil image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 1/2 ounces (2 bunches) chives, minced
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

Blanch minced chives in boiling water just until bright green, 1 minute. Drain, and rinse in cold water; squeeze chives in a kitchen towel to dry. Transfer to a blender; puree with 1/4 cup oil, scrape down sides of blender, and blend until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 cup oil; blend again.

Quinoa, Corn, and Tomato Salad With Chive-Infused Oil image

Provided by smcsf11

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) or 15 1/4 ounces canned corn
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chive-infused oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate and let cool a bit if time.
While quinoa is cooking, combine corn, tomatoes, and parsley in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and remaining ingredients.
After quinoa has stood for 10 min., add to vegetable mixture, toss to combine, then drizzle dressing over it. Toss well to coat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.