Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
A zippy lemon dressing with a slightly sweet flavor that does double and triple duty. Terrific as a dressing on cold salads, it tenderizes and flavors proteins as a marinade. Or, use it as a delicious sauce for grains and pasta.
Equipment
- Immersion blender or food processor
- 1 Citrus press/squeezer or reamer
- Fine grater
- Spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil, extra virgin, good quality
- ¼ cup lemon juice, from one or two small lemons
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest, from one lemon rind, optional
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey, or sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
Instructions Start Cooking
- Wash hands under running water with soap for 20 seconds before starting.
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or a deep container large enough for an immersion blender. (You could also use a regular blender.)
- Process or blend ingredients until well-mixed, about a minute.
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Use to dress salads, as a sauce for shellfish, fish, or chicken, or drizzle onto grains or small pasta shapes.
Notes
Serving size and calorie count are approximate and not exact.
Nutrition
Serving: 2TCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 88mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Serving Size
2 T
Amount per Serving
Calories
125
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
88
mg
4
%
Potassium
15
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
60
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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