BASIL VINAIGRETTE
This easy basil vinaigrette is great as a salad dressing or sauce for chicken, fish, vegetables, or pasta. It is great to have on hand!
yield: ABOUT 1 CUP VINAIGRETTE
prep time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 5 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups packed basil leaves
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, or apple, whatever
1 T. honey - 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- Place the garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, honey, olive oil, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve!
Note-vinaigrette will keep in a jar or container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
