Toasted Almond Vinaigrette
A nutty balsamic vinaigrette with toasted almonds, honey, shallot and herbs, shaken together for an easy salad dressing with texture and depth.
Prep 5 min ยท Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients
- 1/3 cup toasted almonds, chopped into rough 1/8th-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 tablespoons chopped herbs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Add everything to a small container or a squeeze bottle. Close it tightly, then shake hard until the dressing comes together into a smooth emulsion. Before using it again, shake it once more.