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shake · vinaigrette

NATIONAL AWARD WINNERPrep 5 min

Tallowdepot Pesto

Independent adaptation of a publicly published Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson recipe. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson.

A bright dressing for salads and vegetables.

Ratio

Ratio by volume: Sherry Vinegar 195 ml, Basil Pesto 45 ml, Lemon Juice 15 ml, Salt 5 ml, Pepper 3 ml, Grapeseed Oil 240 ml, Olive Oil 8 ml
Sherry Vinegar 195 mlBasil Pesto 45 mlLemon Juice 15 mlSalt 5 mlPepper 3 mlGrapeseed Oil 240 ml

Ingredients

  • Shallot — 3 medium shallots, finely chopped (pickle in ¾ cup sherry vinegar ≥8 h)
  • Sherry Vinegar — ¾ cup sherry vinegar (pickle) + 1 Tbsp in dressing (195 ml)
  • Basil Pesto — 3 Tbsp purchased basil pesto (45 ml)
  • Lemon Juice — 1 Tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
  • Salt — 1 tsp kosher salt (5 ml)
  • Pepper — ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
  • Grapeseed Oil — 1 cup grapeseed oil (240 ml)
  • Olive Oil — 1½ tsp olive oil (7.5 ml)

Method

  1. Pour to the lines in order (bottom → top): Sherry Vinegar, Basil Pesto, Lemon Juice, Salt, Pepper, Grapeseed Oil, Olive Oil.
  2. Add finishing notes: Shallot, Salt, Pepper.
  3. Cap the jar and shake until emulsified.

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Provenance

Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Italian / Colorado. Cited awards include: James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2025 (Frasca Food and Wine).

Originally published as Pesto–Pickled Shallot Vinaigrette.

Adapted from a Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson recipe (Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson / Epicurious).

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FAQ

Can this go in a shake jar?

Yes. Its liquids pour to printed fill-lines, so it can be one of the sauces on a PantryFlex jar.

What do the quantities mean?

Amounts follow the published recipe in household units (with metric in parentheses). On a jar, every sauce scales to the same fill height.

Where did this recipe come from?

Adapted from Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson / Epicurious (published as “Pesto–Pickled Shallot Vinaigrette”). Full citation lives in Provenance.

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