HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

Hazelnut Vinaigrette image

Yield makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup hazelnuts (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt
1/4 cup hazelnut oil or light vegetable oil, such as canola
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven until the skins split and the flesh turns deep golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. While they are still hot, rub the hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel to remove skins (some will remain). Coarsely chop.
Heat the hazelnuts, olive oil, and shallot in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the shallot softens, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Stir together the vinegar, lemon juice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, pour in the hazelnut oil and then the hazelnut mixture in a slow, steady stream; whisk until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.