Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
photo by CarolAT
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 4 cups olive oil
- 2 cups chopped fresh basil
- 1 shallot, peeled
- 1 clove garlic clove, peeled
- 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
directions
- Heat 1/4 cup oil with 1 cup basil in medium saucepan over medium heat until basil turns bright green and small bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn off heat and steep 5 minutes.
- Process shallot, garlic, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and mustard in blender until garlic and shallot are finely chopped, about 15 seconds.
- With blender running, slowly add remaining oil and steeped basil oil and continue to process until dressing is smooth and emulsified, about 15 seconds.
- Pack remaining basil into blender and process until dressing is smooth, about 15 seconds.
- Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Galley Wench
Oro Valley, Arizona
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