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Springy Pear Vinaigrette

A lightly sweet vinaigrette, perfect for the springtime
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh pear dressing, homemade pear vinaigrette, pear salad dressing, pear vinaigrette, spring salad dressing
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pear peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 of a small shallot
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic smashed and peeled
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Blend the pear, white wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and sea salt in a blender until well combined
  • Drizzle the olive oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream while continuing to blend. Blend a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
  • If you’ll be consuming within a day or two, there’s no need to refrigerate.  To keep it for longer, refrigerate, then let it come to room temperature and shake it up again to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 12servings | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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