Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
This Lemon Basil Dressing is summer in a jar. In just 5 minutes, the fresh lemon and basil come together with simple pantry ingredients to create a light, fresh vinaigrette. It's perfect for crisp salads, grilled veggies, pasta or quinoa - anywhere that needs a pop of sunny flavor.
Servings: 10 tablespoons
Calories: 70kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup very tightly packed fresh basil leaves some small stems are ok (about .75 oz)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients in a food processor or blender for about 1 minute, until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.½ cup very tightly packed fresh basil leaves, ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic minced, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pour into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Since this recipe has just a few ingredients, it is worth it to make sure that they are quality ones.
- Vinaigrette dressings like this one commonly solidify in the refrigerator.
- The easiest way to get the zest into the dressing is to use a microplane, carefully removing the colorful skin where the flavor is but leaving behind the bitter white pith.
- Herbs: Try with chives, parsley, or thyme. Or even a combination.
- Mustard: Add a teaspoon of dijon or a little bit of mustard powder
- Oil: Extra virgin olive oil has the best flavor, but neutral oil like avocado oil or light olive oil are good options.
- Vinegar: Red wine vinegar can be used if you want more tang.
- Heat: Add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little spiciness.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
