Homemade Basil Vinaigrette
- Prep 5 minutes
- Total 5 minutes
Homemade Basil Vinaigrette is a gluten-free recipe on Avoteb. Plan on 5 minutes from start to plate. The amounts and the method are both on this page.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- (optional) 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Method
Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. If the vinaigrette is too thick, feel free to add in a few tablespoons of water a time and blend until the mixture reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Plate while it is hot, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
