Asian Pear and Ginger Vinaigrette Recipe

Asian Pear and Ginger Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 1 2″ piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 Asian pear, peeled, cored, cut into large pieces
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white miso
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
  • Kosher salt
  1. Cook ginger and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until ginger is golden, 10–15 minutes. Let cool. Strain ginger oil into a small bowl and set aside. Discard ginger.
  2. Purée Asian pear, vinegar, miso, lime zest, and both peppercorns in a blender, scraping down sides of blender as needed, until smooth. With motor running, gradually add reserved ginger oil and blend until emulsified; season vinaigrette with salt.
  3. DO AHEAD: Ginger oil can be made 1 week ahead; store airtight at room temperature. Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.