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Juniper Berry Vinaigrette

Source of Recipe


Bruce Naftaly, Le Gourmand






List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup dry yellow mustard seeds
  
• 2 cups cold water
  
• 1 shallot
  
• 1 large clove garlic
  
• 1/2 bunch Italian parsley
  
• 1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns
  
• 1/2 tsp juniper berries
  
• 1/2 ounce fresh marjoram
  
• 1/4 ounce fresh tarragon
  
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  
• Salt to taste
  






Instructions



1. In a heavy non-aluminum pan, bring the mustard seeds to a boil in the cold water. Simmer for 5 minutes to remove bitterness, then strain. Lightly rinse the mustard seeds with cold water.
   
   
2. Put the strained and rinsed mustard seeds in a food processor with all the other ingredients except salt, and puree. If the mixture is too thick, add more olive oil. Salt to taste.