Fresh Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the oil, vanilla bean pods and seeds into a small sauce pan over medium heat.
• 2 bring the oil up to a low simmer, and then remove from heat and let stand at least 1 hour to infuse the vanilla flavor.
• 3 strain the oil through a fine sieve to remove the vanilla pod (the seeds will remain in the oil). cool completely.
• 4 combine all ingredients except the oil in a small immersion blender or food processor, pulsing until the mixture is completely blended and smooth. slowly add the oil while blending until the mixture is completely emulsified. transfer to a small bowl or squeeze bottle and chill before dressing salad.