Sweet Basil Vinaigrette
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Excellent
Sweet Basil Vinaigrette
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If this fabulous Sweet Basil Vinaigrette could talk, it would be shouting "summer!" It's sweet, tangy and bursting with vibrant, delicious basil flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed (about ¼ pound)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons water See if you need it. If the basil leaves and other ingredients are having a hard time, add a little water at a time until everything starts to combine.
- ¾ cup neutral-flavored oil sunflower, grapeseed, avocado, canola oils all work well
Instructions
- Place basil leaves in a strainer and rinse well with cold water. Drain well.
- Combine all ingredinets except the oil in a food processor or blender. Puree mixture until smooth and bright green.
- With the motor running, slowly add the salad oil to form an emulsion. (See Café Tips above in the post for tricks on how to do this.)
- Store in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. Dressing keeps for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.
- Makes about 1½ cups of dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 241 tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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