Pistachio Lemon Vinaigrette Recipes

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH LEMON-PISTACHIO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the pistachio oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is mixed well.
• In a large bowl, toss together the sliced napa cabbage, sliced romaine lettuce, parsley and basil. Mix in the dressing, salt and pepper. Gently toss until dressing is distributed evenly. Top with chopped pistachios.

ARUGULA AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH PISTACHIO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, puree all the vinaigrette ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
• Toss the arugula in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until the leaves are well coated. Arrange the persimmon slices on two serving plates, then top them with the dressed greens and serve.

LEMON FETA & PISTACHIO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small jar, add the ingredients for the salad dressing (in no particular order) and shake well. The dressing should emulsify after 30-90 seconds of shaking. You can also mix with a whisk if you don't have a jar on hand!
• Thinly slice the beefsteak tomatoes and lay them flat on a plate. Each plate should have 4-5 slices of tomato.
• In a large bowl, toss the spinach, feta and pistachios. Add in the dressing and toss again.
• Top the tomatoes with the salad and serve with crusty bread. Super simple but so so good.

ARCTIC CHAR WITH PISTACHIO ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Put fish, skin side down, on foil-lined rack of a broiler pan. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper (total), then brush with 1 tablespoon nut oil.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grate zest from orange with a Microplane and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.
• Whisk together zest, orange juice, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, then add remaining 2 tablespoons nut oil in a slow stream, whisking. Stir in scallion.
• Transfer fillets (without skin; it will be stuck to foil) with a metal spatula to plates, then drizzle with some of vinaigrette and sprinkle with nuts. Serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.

AVOCADO AND SPICY GREENS WITH A PISTACHIO OIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Peel, halve and pit the avocados. Toss the greens with the vinaigrette and arrange on chilled plates. Slice the avocado halves into fans and arrange on top along with parsnip chips if using. Serve immediately.
• PISTACHIO OIL VINAIGRETTE:
• Whisk lemon juice, shallots and honey together until honey is dissolved. Slowly whisk in pistachio oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Store covered and refrigerated up to 2 days. Yield: 1/2 cup

ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON PASTA IN LEMON PISTACHIO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the farfalle in 1/2 tbs salted water, according to the package directions for time.
• Prepare the vinaigrette.
• When the pasta is done, run it under cold water and pat dry with paper towels, then toss it with the vinaigrette.
• Cut the stems from the asparagus and boil or steam the asparagus for a minute or two, depending on thickness.
• Cut the salmon into strips and put them in the bowl with the pasta.
• Run the cooked asparagus under cold water until cool and cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces and add to the pasta, tossing the salad again.
• Top with chopped parsley and refrigerate for several hours.
• Remove and let it come to room temperature and serve.