Lemon Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons meyer lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum or 1 sheet gelatin
• 2 tablespoons chives, minced

Recipe

• 1 if using xanthan gum, you'll neet a blender to combine water, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and hazelnut oil.
• 2 process on medium low and slowly drizzle in the xanthan gum and blend until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
• 3 if using gelatin, allow to "bloom" in ice water.
• 4 combine water, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and hazelnut oil in a small saucepan, and gently warm to a light simmer; add the gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
• 5 strain the vinaigrette through a chinois, cover, and chill until serving.
• 6 garnish with chives.