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Bright green vinaigrette in a small glass bowl sprinkled with black pepper and with fresh basil and lemons around the bowl.

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Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is both delicious and stunning! It's great for meal prep and perfect for any spring or summer salad!

  • Total Time10 minutes
  • Yield6-8 1x
  • DietVegan

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Add fresh basil, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper to a tall jar.
  2. Use an immersion blender to blend everything until smooth. Alternatively, you can also do this in a food processor or a blender.
  3. Slowly start pouring in the olive oil while continuing to blend until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified.
  4. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.

Equipment

Notes

Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.

The recipe makes about 1 cup of vinaigrette which serves 6-8 people when you use 2-3 tbsp per serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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