Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette Recipes

ROASTED PEAR AND SHALLOT SALAD WITH SHERRY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange pears and shallots in a single layer in a small roasting pan; pour honey mixture on top, and toss well to coat. Cook until pears and shallots are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 30 minutes, turning them over halfway through.
• Meanwhile, make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
• Remove roasted pears and shallots from roasting pan. Place pan over high heat; add the water, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon, until liquid is reduced by half. Whisk mixture into vinaigrette.
• Combine frisee and endive in a large bowl; toss with vinaigrette. Divide among plates, and arrange pears, shallots, and walnuts alongside.

SHERRY DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a chopper or blender.
• Pulse to combine and serve. Will keep in refrigerator for one week.

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pound the garlic with 1/4 teaspoons salt in a mortar and pestle until it breaks down into a puree. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, chop the garlic, then use the side of a large knife and press the garlic with the salt to make a paste.
• Combine the garlic, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil and seasoning with pepper.
• Taste and balance the flavors to taste. Enjoy!

SHERRY VINEGAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the mustard, shallots and garlic in a mixing bowl and gradually add half the oil, beating vigorously with a wire whisk.
• Alternately beat in the remaining oil and the vinegar. Add salt and pepper. When finished the dressing should be thoroughly homogenized.

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add the arugula leaves to a medium bowl. Core and slice the pear into 1/8-inch thick slices and add to arugula.
• In another small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the arugula and pears with the dressing. Divide the salad between the plates and top with the toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.