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Asian Pear and Ginger Vinaigrette

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This dressing is a little sweet from the miso and pear, and aromatic from the ginger and lime; pair it with something peppery, like radishes for dipping or a watercress salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

1 2" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 Asian pear, peeled, cored, cut into large pieces
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white miso
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
Kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook ginger and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until ginger is golden, 10–15 minutes. Let cool. Strain ginger oil into a small bowl and set aside. Discard ginger.

    Step 2

    Purée Asian pear, vinegar, miso, lime zest, and both peppercorns in a blender, scraping down sides of blender as needed, until smooth. With motor running, gradually add reserved ginger oil and blend until emulsified; season vinaigrette with salt.

    Step 3

    DO AHEAD: Ginger oil can be made 1 week ahead; store airtight at room temperature. Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

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