Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

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This basil lemon vinaigrette is a light, crisp salad dressing that combines the flavors of lemon, basil, and white wine vinegar.

The vinaigrette has been transferred to a glass cruet.

Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

4.4 from 28 votes
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Author: Kim
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • cup white wine vinegar, or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, or jar with a lid, mix all the ingredients until they’re well incorporated.
    ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
    ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    1 tablespoon lemon zest
    2 teaspoons dried basil
    1 teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    The ingredients have been whisked together into a salad dressing.
  • Use immediately on a salad or store for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
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Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ounce of dressing. Actual calories will vary.
 
*If you have a mason jar, you can pour the ingredients into the jar, properly secure the lid, and shake the lemon basil vinaigrette until it’s mixed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 292mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
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The vinaigrette has been transferred to a glass cruet.

So, yesterday I shared our lemon couscous salad recipe; however, I didn’t share the vinaigrette we used on the dish. Today, I’m correcting that little issue. I present to you, our lemon basil vinaigrette.

It’s a tangy, flavor-filled salad dressing that works on just about any salad. The lemon add a fresh burst of citrus flavor to every bite.

Also, keep in mind that is can be used on greens, pasta salads, and as a marinade for chicken and pork. Oh, if you’re looking for a creamier salad dressing, then take a look at our ranch dressing no mayo recipe.

Storage:

Room Temperature: Store leftover vinaigrette at room temperature in a sealed container for 4-5 days.

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