Nordstrom’s Champagne Vinaigrette

I love all of the dressings in the Nordstrom Cafe and this is another good one!  

Ingredients:

1 shallot, quartered

1 small clove garlic

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. sugar

1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Dash of freshly ground white pepper

½ c. Champagne vinegar

1 ½ c. canola oil

Directions:

In a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the shallot and garlic until finely minced.  Add the mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar.  Process to combine the ingredients thoroughly.  With the machine running, gradually add the oil in a thin, steady stream to form an emulsion.  Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Sliced Tomato Vinaigrette

April Lowe

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This is light and refreshing in the summer, especially with garden fresh tomatoes!  It's another recipe from the Pendulum Court restaurant at the Eyring Science Center on BYU campus.

3 medium tomatoes, raw

1/8 tsp. garlic in water, chopped

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. granulated sugar

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. mustard

2½ Tbsp. corn oil

1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. distilled vinegar

2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Slice tomatoes.  Line slices overlapping in a small casserole dish.  Combine other ingredients.  Pour dressing over tomatoes.  Keep chilled.

Strawberry Romaine Salad

April Lowe

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1 bunch romaine lettuce, washed and dried

1 medium jicama, peeled and grated or julienned

1 qt. strawberries or raspberries, washed

1-2 cans mandarin oranges

1 lb. red grapes, washed

1 ½ c. caramelized slivered almonds

            * To caramelize almonds melt 3 Tbsp. butter with ½ c. sugar.  Stir in nuts  until sugar clings to nuts.

Mix all ingredients together.  Toss with dressing below.

Dressing:

½ c. sugar

1/3 c. prepared orange juice

1/3 c. rice vinegar

1 c. oil

1 Tbsp. water

1 package dry Italian dressing mix

Combine ingredients and cool before serving.

This is a favorite in April's family for baby showers, bridal showers, and summer get togethers.   We usually use the strawberries rather that raspberries but both are good.