Fresh Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

SIMPLE BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette in a high powered blender and blend for 60 seconds until very smooth.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately. Or you can refrigerate the vinaigrette for up to 3-5 days.

BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, basil, and garlic. Pour over or toss with your favorite salad to serve.

FRESH BASIL VINAIGRETTE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse the basil leaves and pat them thoroughly dry.
• Peel and mince the garlic.
• Put the garlic and vinegar in a blender or food processor . Whirl until the garlic is thoroughly pureed into the vinegar.
• Tear the basil leaves into pieces as you add them to the blender. Whirl to puree them into the vinegar.
• With the blade whirling, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until you have a smooth (and shockingly bright green!) dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.

FRESH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil with 1 cup basil in medium saucepan over medium heat until basil turns bright green and small bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Turn off heat and steep 5 minutes.
• Process shallot, garlic, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and mustard in blender until garlic and shallot are finely chopped, about 15 seconds.
• With blender running, slowly add remaining oil and steeped basil oil and continue to process until dressing is smooth and emulsified, about 15 seconds.
• Pack remaining basil into blender and process until dressing is smooth, about 15 seconds.
• Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.