Spicy Hazelnut Dressing
Wild Rose TeamPartager
Yields ½ cup
This bold and nutty dressing combines the richness of hazelnuts with zesty lemon and a hint of heat from jalapeño. A touch of apple juice adds sweetness, making it a perfect complement to salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.
The spice from this dressing comes from the jalapeno pepper. Remove the seeds for a milder heat. For a hotter dressing, add some of the seeds to the recipe. When removing the seeds, protect your hands with thin rubber gloves.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup hazelnuts
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup apple juice
- ½ lemon, grated peel preferably organic
- ½ jalapeno pepper, minced
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Place hazelnuts on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 15 minutes or until nuts start to brown. Set aside and cool. Chop fine.
3. Whisk together remaining ingredients and add hazelnuts.
4. Adjust the seasoning.