Basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing or Marinade

This is a lovely dressing for salad greens. I also use it to marinade fresh salmon fillets (use 3/4 cup for an hour in the fridge).

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Yields: 1 cup plus

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh basil leaf
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic (4 to 6 cloves)
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh tarragon
• 2 -4  teaspoons  chili paste with garlic
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Combine vinegars, basil, garlic, tarragon, and chili paste in food processor or blender.
2. With machine running slowly add the olive oil.
3. Chill until ready to use or up to overnight.