Simple Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Simple Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 small shallot; 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes; ½ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
100 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian, American

Simple Basil Vinaigrette

Demi Owens

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The most delicious basil vinaigrette recipe you'll ever encounter! Add it to veggies, chicken, fish, steak, pasta, salad dressings.... skies the limit! You'll want to slather it on everything all summer long.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 small shallot roughly chopped (about 2-3 tablespoons)
2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves stems removed (about 4 ounces)
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

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Instructions

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.

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Notes

Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Feel free to mix in some other herbs if you want! Basil combined with cilantro and chives are excellent. Parsley is another great addition if you want things a bit more earthy.
This freezes beautifully! Portion it out into a ice cube tray and freeze. Then when you are ready to use, pop out a cube and let come to room temperature and use as needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 235mg (10%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 283IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	100kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	0.2g	0%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Sodium	235mg	10%
Potassium	27mg	1%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	0.2g	0%
Vitamin A	283IU	6%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	11mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%