Homemade Basil Vinaigrette
A fresh and zesty emulsion of fresh basil, white wine vinegar, and quality olive oil.
Ingredients
Execution Steps
- 1
Add the fresh basil leaves, garlic, white wine vinegar, honey, and salt to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until the basil and garlic are completely pulverized.
- 3
With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify.
- 4
Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Emulsifying basil leaves directly with vinegar releases volatile oils that oxidize quickly. The network recommends incorporating the lipid barrier (olive oil) slowly at the end to preserve the bright green hue. Chemically stable acidity for your greens.
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