Basil Vinaigrette
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
About 1 cup
- 2 cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- (optional) 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Chef’s notes
This vinaigrette is perfect for salads, drizzling on roasted veggies, grilled chicken, or your favorite dishes.
If you prefer a thicker consistency, add less water or more basil leaves.
Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if you decide to add the optional mustard.