Orange-Fennel Seed Vinaigrette

Orange-Fennel Seed Vinaigrette

Yield: 1 cup
 
Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • Scant 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
  • coarse salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
Method:
  1. Toast the fennel seeds lightly in a small skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a cutting board and let the seeds cool.
  3. Chop them coarsely.
  4. Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, shallot, orange zest, and garlic in a small bowl.
  5. Let sit for 20 minutes and then stir in the fennel seeds and Dijon mustard.
  6. Whisk in the olive oil and hazelnut oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.