A quick-to-make vinaigrette that's great tossed with greens and poured over steamed vegetables or orange slices. Present it in an antique glass cruet.
Ingredients
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 2)
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
Salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pine nuts on small cookie sheet. Toast until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.
Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot and orange peel in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pine nuts. Transfer to cruet and seal. (Can be prepared up to 4 days ahead; refrigerate.) Serve at room temperature.
