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Poppy seed vinaigrette

Name: Poppy seed vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: French recipes
Ingredients: 1 tbsp poppy seeds; ¼ tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp olive oil; ½ small shallot, finely chopped

Easy
July 2006

Easy
July 2006

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Ready in 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1 tbsp poppy seeds
¼ tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
½ small shallot, finely chopped

Method

Dry-fry the poppy seeds in a non-stick pan over a high heat for 1 minute, until lightly toasted.
In a small bowl, whisk the mustard and balsamic vinegar. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the seeds and shallot.