Pear Cider Vinaigrette
A cousin to the Apple Cider Vinaigrette is the Pear Cider Vinaigrette. I only call it a cousin because there isn’t nearly as many Pear Cider’s to choice from.
It has the same light elegant appeal as the Apple Cider Vinaigrette. A very discerning palette might say the Pear Cider Vinaigrette is slightly brighter than its cousin.
The process is essentially the same, load everything except the oil into a blender or blender attachment for a Nutrabullet. After everything has been blended nicely together remove the centre cap and slowly add the oil.
Once again the reason for adding the Oil slowly is to help create an emulsion. You remember what an emulsion is right? 😛 , Combining Oils and Vinegars in a temporary or permanent suspended animation using fat molecules… See I knew you remembered.
Pour into a nice dressing bottle, place in the fridge for later. Even make ahead for later in the week.
One night after making some Pear Cider Vinaigrette I throw together this little salad in the picture below. I had a package of fresh Arugula and some Blue Cheese, added a couple other ingredients… and Bob’s your uncle, or not 😉 .
I simply called it Arugula with Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, lol real original I know. But there are a couple other fun things in there like Turmeric Pecans and Dried Cranberries.
So try the Arugula and Pear Salad or give the Pear Cider Vinaigrette a go with any other Green Salad you put together. It will add a nice light crisp touch to any Salad.
Pear Cider Vinaigrette
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Pear Cider
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Slices Pear ( from can ) or ¼ peeled and cored fresh Pear
- 1/2 tsp Dijon use Grey Poupon "with White Wine" for Gluten free
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Tarragon Using Dried 1 – 1 1/2 tsp
- 1 tsp Honey
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/3 C Grape seed Oil Use Olive Oil as an alternative
Instructions
Combine everything except the Oil
- Combine everything except the Oil into whatever blender you're using. Give the blender a couple pulses to combine everything together and break down the Pear and Tarragon.
- If you are using fresh Pears make sure to remove the skin and seeds, add approximately 1/4 of the Pear and pulse the blender until the Pear has broken down. If your using canned
Creating the Emulsion
- Start by measuring out the Oil into a cup or measuring bowl with a pour spout. This will help pouring the Oil where you want and not all over the counter :).
- For the emulsion, turn the Blender on and after it picks up speed remove the centre plug in the lid, cover the hole with a Tea Towel.
- Shift the Tea Towel to the side and very very slowly ( a few drops at a time to start ) add the oil. As you add the Oil you can start turning the pour into a slow, steady stream until all the Oil is in the Blender.
- Turn off the blender, you should have a beautifuly emulsified Pear Cider Vinairgette.
- Find the nearest package of Arugula, add some Blue Cheese, Turmeric Pecans, Dried Cranberries and the Pear Cider Vinaigrette. Now go out and impress some Family and Friends, Enjoy.