Easy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette (Salad Dressing)
Make this bright green and full-of-flavor Lemony Basil Vinaigrette in just 5 minutes using simple pantry staples.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2 cup fresh Italian basil (approx 4 oz)
- 2 whole peeled garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10-12 whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Remove the basil leaves from the stems and discard the stems. Measure 2 cups of lightly packed leaves (approx 4 oz) and wash them well with water.
- 2
Drain the extra water well. You can use a salad spinner to spin the extra water.
- 3
Add all the ingredients to the small jar of a blender or a food processor and blend for 60 seconds until basil and garlic are blended well with the liquid ingredients.
- 4
Note – If you are using a food processor with a large jar, you might want to double the recipe for proper blending. The same goes for Vitamix as it has wide blades and a small batch will be difficult to blend properly.
- 5
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean glass jar. Use as and when required. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 4 months. Mix well before use.