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Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette

Prep time: 5 min     Cook Time: 10 min    Servings: 1.5 cups

Ingredients

• ½ cup Royalty Pecans Pecan Halves
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp chopped shallots
• ¾ cup Royalty Pecan Pecan Oil
• Vegetable broth or water for thinning around ½ cup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place Royalty Pecans Pecan Halves on a cookie sheet.

2. Bake the pecans, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant. Around 10 minutes. Cool completely. Coarsely chop the pecans.

3. In a high-powered blender or food processor, add pecans, vinegar, syrup, and shallots. While blending, slowly add in Royalty Pecan Pecan Oil. Blend until completely smooth. Add broth or water as needed to thin.

4. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.

5. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks