Hazelnut-Chive Dressing

Directions

1. 1
   In a jar or bowl, combine shallots, vinegar, chives, sugar, peppercorns, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. 2
   Shake or mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. 3
   Bring to room temperature before using.
4. 4
   Shake well, taste, and adjust seasonings with more salt, vinegar, sugar or olive oil.
5. 5
   Transfer to a serving bowl.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
7. 7
   Spread hazelnuts on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and toast until golden and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes.
8. 8
   As soon as they come out of the oven, sprinkle lightly with salt.
9. 9
   Let cool until you can handle them, then coarsely chop.
10. 10
    Gently stir nuts into dressing, sprinkle top of dressing generously with fresh chives and serve immediately, using a spoon to drizzle over salad.
11. 11
    Best served fresh, but keeps up to 3 days in refrigerator.