Basil Vinaigrette

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:

1. 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.