Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
Yield: About 1 1/2 cups of dressing
Cook Time: None.
Tips: Add olive oil after all other ingredients have been blended together. Adding olive oil to other ingredients while blending will cause mixture to form a pudding-like consistency.
Suggestion: Delicious with green salads, fresh or cooked vegetables and as a basting liquid or marinade for meats.
Ingredients
- 3 fresh basil leaves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
Directions
In a food processor or blender, blend all ingredients except olive oil. (It is important to not add olive oil while blending, because it will cause ingredients to thicken into a pudding-like consistency.)
Pour blended mixture into a jar or other container with a tight lid and add oil. Shake until oil thoroughly combines with vinegar mixture. Shake before each use.
Pour blended mixture into a jar or other container with a tight lid and add oil. Shake until oil thoroughly combines with vinegar mixture. Shake before each use.