Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

This lemon basil vinaigrette is the perfect dressing to elevate your salads or any dish. It's bright green and vibrant, with the perfect balance of flavor, acidity, and texture. You can even use it as a marinade! This recipe makes about 1 cup.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups basil leaves, packed
• 1 large clove garlic (smashed)
• 1 small shallot (peeled)
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon white or red wine vinegar (or more lemon juice)
• A pinch of sugar, optional
• Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine basil leaves, garlic, shallot, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and a pinch of sugar into the bowl of your food processor. Optional: Add a little bit of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
2. 2Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped, well blended, and smooth.
3. 3Adjust taste and consistency as needed. Season with salt and pepper.