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    Plum and black pepper vinaigrette

    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
    • Preparation time: 5 minutes
    • Cooking time: 10 minutes
    • Total time: 15 minutes

    Makes: about 75ml

    Ingredients

    1 plum, cut into small chunks
    ½ echalion shallot, finely chopped
    ¼ tsp caster sugar
    75ml extra virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp red wine vinegar
    ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper

    Method

    1. Put the chopped plum, shallot, sugar and 1½ tbsp oil in a large frying pan set over a low-medium heat. Cook gently, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes, until the plum and shallot are soft and caramelised. Set aside to cool.

    2. In a small food processor, blend the cooled plum mixture with the vinegar, remaining oil and 2 tbsp water, until smooth. Stir in the black pepper and a pinch of salt. Serve with a cheeseboard, as a salad dressing or spooned into wrap-style sandwiches

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    This recipe first appeared in Waitrose Food, August 2017 issue. Download the Waitrose Food app for the full issue

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