Basil Vinaigrette
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cup(s) basil leaves fresh (tightly packed and stems removed)
- ½ cup(s) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup(s) citrus champagne vinegar *See note.
- 1 shallot roughly chopped
- 1 small garlic clove roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice or to taste (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except lemon juice, salt and pepper into a high powered blender. Process until smooth and all the large ingredients are broken down.2 cup(s) basil leaves, ½ cup(s) extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup(s) citrus champagne vinegar, 1 shallot, 1 small garlic clove
- Taste and add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend again.1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice, Salt and pepper
- See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 tablespoons of dressing. Actual calories will vary.
*Adjust the vinegar and/or lemon juice if desired.
*Regular champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar, and red wine vinegar are good substitutes for citrus flavored champagne vinegar. See more about this in the post.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Basil Vinaigrette
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Sodium
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
67
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
633
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
26
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
