Instructions

Set aside the grapeseed oil. Blend the remainder of the ingredients until smooth. Add the grapeseed oil in a slow stream to incorporate. Confirm the salinity is to your liking and store in an airtight container.

 

How to use this recipe:

Arguably the cousin to Caesar dressing, this condiment is an awesome accompaniment to all things veggie – fresh, tinned, brined or pickled. It is the backdrop for the Diplomat’s “Market and Larder” salad. Baldwin shares this recipe not to give specific directions to necessarily make this salad, but rather for you to make something in the spirit of this salad. He loves gathering items from the farmers market and pairing them with some of his favorite preserved items. The tonnato sauce is great for bringing all of these items together.

 

To assemble and plate:

Lay down a couple spoonfuls of tonnato sauce. Using the back of the spoon, spread the sauce into a nice circular shape. Nicely arrange your mixture of veggies.

 

Baldwin suggests the following vegetables:

Gold dippers tomatoes

French breakfast radish

An assortment of dilly beans

Pickled shallots (using the bonus dill pickle recipe below)

Canned piquillo peppers, sliced

Tinned sardines