Nut Vinaigrette

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * This recipe yields about 1 cup of vinaigrette.

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup pine nuts
 * ⅔ cup olive oil
 * ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 * ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
 * 3 tablespoons minced shallots; (about 2)
 * ½ teaspoon grated orange peel
 * salt and pepper

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Place pine nuts on small cookie sheet.
 * 3) Toast until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
 * 4) Cool completely.
 * 5) Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot and orange peel in bowl.
 * 6) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 7) Stir in pine nuts.
 * 8) Transfer to cruet and seal. (can be prepared up to 4 days ahead; refrigerate)
 * 9) Serve at room temperature.