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SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shallots. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to a week.

RAW VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble.
• Mix broccoli, cauliflower, celery, peas, and cranberries in a large bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, onion, vinegar, and salt together in a bowl. Pour dressing over the salad; add nuts and bacon and toss well.

MUSTARD-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a container with a tight lid, preferably a glass jar, combine shallot, vinegar and mustard. Close tightly and shake well to mix. Add salt and pepper, and shake again.
• Add olive oil 1/3 cup at a time, shaking very well after each addition, until smooth and emulsified (you may want to wrap a kitchen towel around the container, just in case). Taste and add more olive oil, 1/4 cup at a time, if dressing is too tart.
• Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 weeks. The chilled olive oil will form a lump, so remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before using to allow it to liquefy. Shake well before serving to re-emulsify.

GREEN SALAD WITH PICKLED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 6 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
• Make the pickled shallot: Combine the vinegar, honey and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until hot, about 30 seconds. Add the shallot and let sit 15 to 20 minutes.
• Combine the lettuces and radicchio in a large bowl. Remove the shallot from the pickling liquid and add to the salad along with the toasted walnuts. Whisk the sour cream, olive oil and mustard into the pickling liquid; season with pepper. Drizzle over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss.

ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place garlic and shallot on a piece of parchment paper-lined foil, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap package to enclose, and roast until garlic and shallot are very soft, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool. Remove garlic from each clove, and peel shallot.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine roasted garlic and shallot, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice. With machine running, drizzle in oil; process until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.