Basil Vinaigrette

Basil Vinaigrette

10 min
1 1¼ cups

Capture the taste of summer with this vibrant basil vinaigrette, perfect for jazzing up salads, veggies, and grilled favorites.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, best quality such as Pompeian Gourmet
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini
  • Scant 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1½ tablespoons honey

Directions

  1. 1

    In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine all of the ingredients. Process until smooth and bright green. Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; shake to re-emulsify before using.