Easy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Recipe (Salad Dressing)
Make this bright green and full-of-flavor Lemony Basil Vinaigrette in just 5 minutes using simple pantry staples.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh Italian basil approx 4 oz
- 2 whole peeled garlic cloves
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10-12 whole black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare The Basil
- Remove the basil leaves from the stems and discard the stems. Measure 2 cups of lightly packed leaves (approx 4 oz) and wash them well with water.
- Drain the extra water well. You can use a salad spinner to spin the extra water.
Make The Dressing
- Add all the ingredients to the small jar of a blender or a food processor and blend for 60 seconds until basil and garlic are blended well with the liquid ingredients.
- Note – If you are using a food processor with a large jar, you might want to double the recipe for proper blending. The same goes for Vitamix as it has wide blades and a small batch will be difficult to blend properly.
- Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean glass jar. Use as and when required. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 4 months. Mix well before use.
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Notes
If your dressing is thick and you want a thinner consistency, add a little water to thin it out.
While storing the dressing, try to cover it with a thin layer of olive oil. It prevents oxidation and retains the bright green color of the dressing.
If you want the dressing to be stronger in flavor, add some Dijon mustard.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
