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Toasted Hazelnut and Pear Dressing

Toasted Hazelnut and Pear Dressing

A simple and easy toasted hazelnut and pear dressing that pairs well with our Brussels Sprout Salad. Oil-free is a bonus with plenty of natural oils added from the hazelnuts.

Vitamix has a range of easy, delicious recipes that are sure to sleigh your next holiday gathering. Impress your guests with festive flavours, whether you’re hosting your first big lunch or if you’re a Christmas day connoisseur!

Plus, the brand is rolling out some exciting holiday promotions to encourage you to give the gift of delicious, whole-food eating with Vitamix!

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Prep Time11 minsTotal Time11 mins

Ingredients:
 1 1/2 Tablespoons (30ml) sherry vinegar
 ½ cup (125ml) cold water
 ½ each (100g) ripe pear, cut into large chunks
 ½ small (8g) shallot, peeled
 1 small garlic clove, peeled
 3 each (20g) dates, pitted
 ½ teaspoon (3g) Dijon mustard
 ¼ small lemon, peeled
 ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
 1 teaspoon salt, optional
 ¼ cup (32g) toasted hazelnuts

Directions:
1

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.

2

Start the blender at its lowest speed, then quickly increase it to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute. Refrigerate until chilled before serving.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
 1 1/2 Tablespoons (30ml) sherry vinegar
 ½ cup (125ml) cold water
 ½ each (100g) ripe pear, cut into large chunks
 ½ small (8g) shallot, peeled
 1 small garlic clove, peeled
 3 each (20g) dates, pitted
 ½ teaspoon (3g) Dijon mustard
 ¼ small lemon, peeled
 ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
 1 teaspoon salt, optional
 ¼ cup (32g) toasted hazelnuts

Directions

Directions:
1

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.

2

Start the blender at its lowest speed, then quickly increase it to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute. Refrigerate until chilled before serving.

Notes

Toasted Hazelnut and Pear Dressing
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Toasted Hazelnut and Pear Dressing

Written by:
Best Desserts Team
Published on:
November 28, 2022

Categories: Spreads and Dips

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