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    Fresh Basil Vinaigrette


    Source of Recipe


    America's test kitchen

    Recipe Introduction


    Makes enough to dress 8 cups of greens

    List of Ingredients




    3/4 cup olive oil
    2 cups chopped fresh basil
    1 shallot , peeled
    1 clove garlic clove , peeled
    1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    1/4 cup water
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

    Recipe



    1. Heat 1/4 cup oil with 1 cup basil in medium saucepan over medium heat until basil turns bright green and small bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat and steep 5 minutes.

    2. Process shallot, garlic, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and mustard in blender until garlic and shallot are finely chopped, about 15 seconds. With blender running, slowly add remaining oil and steeped basil oil and continue to process until dressing is smooth and emulsified, about 15 seconds. Pack remaining basil into blender and process until dressing is smooth, about 15 seconds. (Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.)

 

 

 


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