A staple of fine French cuisine, roasted walnut oil is the perfect compliment to summer salads. My favorite brand of walnut oil is made by La Tourangelle, a company that has been handcrafting fine oils for 150 years in Saumur, France. They also offer a wide array of other quality oils for all of your favorite recipes.
This is my variation on La Tourangelle's standard vinaigrette recipe. I like to add slightly more vinegar for a brighter flavor.
French Walnut Vinaigrette
** Tip - Always add salt to the vinegar before adding the oil. Oil can prevent the salt from dissolving completely.
This is my variation on La Tourangelle's standard vinaigrette recipe. I like to add slightly more vinegar for a brighter flavor.
French Walnut Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup roasted walnut oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon cabernet sauvignon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste, I recommend 1/4 teaspoon of each
** Tip - Always add salt to the vinegar before adding the oil. Oil can prevent the salt from dissolving completely.
3 comments:
Thanks for sharing this ingredient! By the way, I placed a link of your website in my blog page (I love french food /and France obviously) -you are now my official favorite chef!
I saw this oil not long ago in a gourmet kitchen store, and have always wanted to try it, but was never certain if it was worth the money. Thanks! Now I'll have to try it.
To Michelle:
These oils are a bit pricey, but well worth the money. They are made with the finest ingredients. A little goes a long way. Enjoy!
To Dining with Batali:
WOW, thank-you. It is my pleasure. It is always good to hear from a fellow Francophile. We should talk!
Chef Dennis
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