Lazy Lavender Dressing

Ingredients

• 12-1 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms
• slightly crushed to release flavor
• 12 teaspoon orange zest
• grated
• 14 cup fresh orange juice (honey tangerine juice is also good)
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoon honey
• softened

Instructions

1. In small non-reactive bowl using an immersion blender, puree ingredients until smooth.
2. (Salad dressing can also be prepared using a standard blender.)
3. For best results, prepare at least 1 hour in advance to allow dressing to marinate.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. Whisk well before pouring.