Best Nordstrom Cafe Champagne Vinaigrette Recipes

Pear, Walnut and Bleu Cheese Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing from Nordstrom's Cafe Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by AliceV

Number Of Ingredients 27

For the Salad:
Mesclun greens, 4-6 cups
2 pears, peeled and chopped (toss with some lemon juice to keep them from discoloring if necessary)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion rings, halved (optional)
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2/3 cup Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans (in a pinch, just toast some nuts), roughly chopped
For the Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
pepper to taste
1/2 cup pecan or walnut halves
For Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
pepper to taste
For Nordstrom's Champagne Vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup Champagne wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups salad oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

To Make Candied Walnuts: Melt the butter in a pan Mix in the maple syrup and pepper Add the pecans and toss to coat Cook on medium low heat about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Turn out on aluminum foil and let cool for 5 minutes; break apart if necessary. To Make either Dressing: Mix all ingredients in bowl using wire whisk. Place greens on individual plates. Sprinkle chopped pears, nuts and gorgonzola on top of salad greens. Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side to suit individual tastes. Beautiful and delicious.

Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Pat Neely

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dijon Mustard
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 or 3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, you can combine all the ingredients in a blender or a food processor and puré until smooth.

Down Home Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or Dijon mustard)
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 -3 dashes hot sauce (Frank's or Texas Pete is good)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Whisk together the garlic, mustard, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Slowly whisk in the oil until the dressing is emulsified.
Or you can place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Enjoy!

Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette image

Provided by sugarpea

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup vinaigrette

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a small glass jar and shake until oil is emulsified.
May be kept in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Homemade champagne vinegar can be done by storing leftover champagne in an open jar, at room temperature for a few weeks.
It will turn into vinegar.