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Basil Vinaigrette

homemade basil vinaigrette in a small bowl made with garlic, lemon zest & Juice, basil, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), plus more to taste
  • ½ cup fresh basil, packed
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. To the base of a blender or food processor, add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Blend until mostly smooth. Season to taste with pepper and more salt or lemon juice, if needed.

  2. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.