Sweet Basil Vinaigrette


Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed (about ¼ pound)
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons water If needed. If the basil leaves and other ingredients are having a hard time, add a little water at a time until everything starts to combine.
  • ¾ cup avocado or sunflower oil

Instructions

  1. Place basil leaves in a strainer and rinse well with cold water. Drain well.
  2. Combine all ingredinets except the oil in a food processor or blender. Puree mixture until smooth and bright green.
  3. With the motor running, slowly add the salad oil to form an emulsion. 

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