10381 Sherry-Tomato Vinaigrette 10 mins 10 mins 2 cups Tue Jun 02 09:22:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 02 09:58:41 -0700 2009 Easy American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/10381 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:58:41 GMT Cherry tomatoes and sherry vinegar give this dressing a zing Cherry tomatoes and sherry vinegar create a dressing with zing. This fruity, creamy vinaigrette is the perfect way to use up overripe tomatoes while still saving their flavor. It was created for our Steak Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette but is equally tasty in a hearty salad or as a simple sauce for grilled chicken.

Game plan: Watch out! The tomatoes can explode when they get hot.

The vinaigrette will last up to 1 week when stored covered in the refrigerator.

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  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the grapeseed oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and sear, stirring occasionally, until the skins pucker and begin to color, about 2 minutes. (Be careful: When the tomatoes get hot, some might burst.) Stir in garlic and shallot, and cook until slightly softened, about 1 minute more.
  • Transfer tomato mixture to a small, deep mixing bowl, add vinegar, and purée with an immersion blender. (You may also blend tomato mixture in a blender, but use extreme caution when blending hot items, as trapped steam can blow off the lid.)
  • Slowly add remaining 1/2 cup grapeseed oil and olive oil in a thin, steady stream, blending constantly with the immersion blender, until well incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, mix in herbs, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired.
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    ]]>     74 1 medium clove garlic, coarsely chopped

    ]]>     94 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped

    ]]>     2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

    ]]>     1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

    ]]>     1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives**

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