Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads with the luscious and aromatic Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette, a refined twist on traditional dressings. This homemade vinaigrette combines the sweetness of ripe pear with the warmth of real vanilla bean (or vanilla extract), creating a creamy, fruit-forward blend that’s both light and luxurious. Tangy white wine vinegar, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard balance the flavors beautifully, while extra-virgin olive oil adds a smooth richness. Perfect for drizzling over mixed greens, roasted vegetables, or even grilled chicken, this quick and easy vinaigrette takes only 10 minutes to make and delivers a surprising depth of flavor. With its unique ingredients and natural sweetness, Vanilla Pear Vinaigrette adds a sophisticated, gourmet touch to any meal. Keep it on hand for effortless, elegant entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe pear
- 1 whole vanilla bean (or vanilla extract)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and core the ripe pear, then chop it into small pieces.
If using a vanilla bean, slice it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a knife. If using vanilla extract, measure 1/4 teaspoon instead.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped pear, vanilla seeds (or extract), white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined.
With the blender running on low speed, gradually drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the vinaigrette emulsifies and reaches a creamy consistency.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper, blending briefly to incorporate.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, shake or whisk the vinaigrette to ensure it’s well mixed. Drizzle over your favorite salad or use as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 711 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
