Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

A delightful Fall salad dressing from an old issue of Southern Lady (2013). I cut this in half most of the time. The roasted walnut oil can be found in specialty or gourmet markets.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  shallot, chopped
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3⁄4 cup  roasted walnut oil
• 1  cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
• 2  tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In the container of an electric blender, combine vinegar, water, shallot, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
2. Process to combine well.
3. With blender running, slowly drizzle in walnut oil until well combined.
4. Add walnuts and parsley, and pulse to combine.