Best Nutty Olive Oil Dressing Recipes

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HEATHER'S SPECIAL WALNUT OIL SALAD DRESSING



Heather's Special Walnut Oil Salad Dressing image

I rarely use bottled salad dressings, as I tend to prefer homemade versions much more. This is my hands down favorite. It is easy to throw together and is so flavorful. This only makes enough for a few dinner salads - only make as much as you need for one meal, as this only keeps maybe a day. Walnut oil and shallots are the two key ingredients here - you can sub any sweet onion for the shallots, but the walnut oil is what gives this its unique flavor. I may vary what types of lettuces and veggies go into a dinner salad, but if I am using this dressing, I always add some crumbled mild feta cheese to the veggies. Walnut oil can be found in bigger grocery store with other flavored oils or in gourmet markets. Walnut oil needs to be kept in the fridge as it spoils quickly at room temp (but lasts ages in the fridge). People have been asking for this one for a while, and yesterday I finally made this with a pen & paper by my side to carefully measure out the ingredients. This will very lightly dress 4 small dinner salads or 2 much larger ones. Enjoy! NOTE: Walnut oil is an extra virgin olive oil infused with the flavor of walnut and has a unique nutty flavor. You may use other nut flavored oils with good results (like hazelnut or macadamia), but just be sure the oil is infused with nut flavor. Something like peanut oil will not work as a substitute for the walnut oil.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon minced shallots or 1 -2 teaspoon other sweet onion, approximately
1 teaspoon sugar
salt, to taste (about 4 shakes)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste (about 10 grinds)
2 tablespoons canola oil (not olive) or 2 tablespoons other plain flavored oil (not olive)
2 teaspoons walnut flavored olive oil (or other nut flavored infused oil)
mixed lettuce greens
assorted fresh vegetable, of choice
plain mild feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix all dressing ingredients together (except feta and other salad ingredients) in a mini food processor (or using an immersion stick blender) until creamy in appearance.
  • Drizzle over salad- this doesn't make lots, but is very flavorful; a little goes a long way.
  • Once the salad is dressed, crumble the feta over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 2.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.1

HOW TO MAKE VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING



How to Make Vinaigrette Salad Dressing image

Homemade vinaigrette is so much better than store-bought - and EASY! This recipe yields enough to lightly dress a salad for four. Read the entire post for tons of variations and ideas!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Salad

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ((or a more neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed, canola, or vegetable))
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar ((or balsamic, apple cider vinegar, rice, sherry, or other wine vinegar))
Pinch kosher salt
A turn of freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs
A finely minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons finely minced or grated ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots, scallions, or onion
2 tablespoons finely grated or crumbled Parmesan ((Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, or feta are delicious too))
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (or 1 tablespoon horseradish or 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar or honey

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until blended. You can also whisk the ingredients together in a bowl or whirr them together in a blender.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Add to salad, toss, and serve.
  • Keep leftover dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons (1/2 recipe), Calories 189 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 29 mg, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g

BASIC VINAIGRETTE



Basic Vinaigrette image

Try basic vinaigrette on mixed greens, steamed or boiled vegetables, such as greens beans, asparagus, broccoli, or potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
  • Slowly add oil, whisking until emulsified, or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.

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