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Vanilla Oil

Source of Recipe


Country Living Magazine






List of Ingredients



• 2 vanilla beans, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  
• 5 Tbsp canola (or grapeseed) oil
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  






Instructions



1. Combine the vanilla beans, canola oil, and salt in a blender and process until fine. Strain through fine-mesh sieve and set aside.
   
   Vanilla oil can be used to flavor a basic vinaigrette. Follow your favorite recipe for classic or creamy vinaigrette. Stir 1 teaspoon of vanilla oil into 1/2 cup of vinaigrette. Serve with salads that incorporate fruits -- like apples, pears or citrus.