Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Basil is so much more than then a spice/herb for Italian foods. Let’s look beyond the basic spaghetti sauce to adding this very versatile herb to many dishes. Obviously, this is recipe is focused on a zingy dressing. But play with your food friends and see how basil will play well with others.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Olive Oil

• 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice

• 15 leaves of Basil

• 1 garlic clove

• 2 slices of a shallot

• 1 1/2 tbsp Raw Honey

• 2 pinches of salt ( more if needed)

Putting together:

Simply add all the ingredients to mini Cuisinart or use a blender stick in a mason jar. BLEND! Taste and add more salt or honey as needed!

Store in the frig for a week!

Great dressing for salads with fish or chicken.