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    Lemon Basil Vinaigrette so fresh & bright!

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    A fresh and bright lemon basil vinaigrette starring aromatic basil and fresh lemon juice. Superb on a variety of salads and also magnificent as a marinade.

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    LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE IN WHITE BOWL WITH BASIL STEMS & HALF LEMON ON THE SIDE

    Summers favourite herb basil is easy to grow and full of micronutrients it is well and truly the star in this great salad dressing ideal for a variety of eating styles such as keto, paleo, vegan and Whole30 dieters.

    For more details on the different types of basil then see our post on my favourite basil varieties!

    What Can I Use It On?

    A great dressing to use on..

    • Green salads, such as lettuce, mixed leaf or sturdy greens such as kale or chard
    • Sensational on tomato salads
    • Zoodles
    • Avocado salads
    • Pasta salads
    • Grain salads such as quinoa, burghul wheat or couscous 
    • Bean and pulse salads such as green beans or garbanzo/chickpeas 

    You Will Need

    LABELLED INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE

    How to Make It

    1. Wash the basil, shake and pat dry, then strip the basil leaves from the stem.s
    2. Add all the dressing ingredients to a small food processor or high-speed blender.
    3. Season and blitz until well combined.
    4. Store in a glass sealed container in the fridge for no more than 1-2 days.
    • BASIL LEAVES STRIPPED FROM STEMS ON WOODEN BOARD
      STRIP LEAVES FROM STEMS
    • LEMON BASIL INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER
      INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER
    • BLITZ LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE IN BLENDER
      BLTIZ TO COMBINE

    How Much Does It Make?

    This recipe makes just under half a cup which is good for one salad that serves four people. The nutritional information has also been calculated this way.

    How Long Can I Store It For?

    As this vinaigrette is made using fresh herbs and lemon juice it won.t creep in hate fridge for more than a day or two. 

    We Have Used It On

    Cherry Tomato Salad with Zoodles & Feta

    Try it As An Alternative dressing on...

    • Green Coral Salad
    • Mediterranean Couscous Salad
    • Tomato Cucumber Salad
    • Garbanzo Bean Salad
    • GREEN CORAL SALAD IN A BLACK BOWL WITH CURLY LETTUCE ON THE SIDE
      GREEN CORAL SALAD
    • MEDITERRANEAN COUS COUS SALAD
      MEDITERRANEAN COUS COUS SALAD
    • MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD IN A BLACK BOWL WITH PARSLEY, LEMON AND GARLIC ON THE SIDE
      TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD
    • GARBANZO-BEAN-SALAD
      GARBANZO-BEAN-SALAD

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    LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE IN WHITE BOWL WITH BASIL STEMS & HALF LEMON ON THE SIDE

    Lemon Basil Vinaigrette so fresh & bright!

    A fresh and bright lemon basil vinaigrette starring aromatic basil and fresh lemon juice. Superb on a variety of salads and also magnificent as a marinade.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    * Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
    Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: basil, garlic, lemon
    Difficulty: Easy
    Diet: dairy free, Gluten free, Keto, Low Carb, nut free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian,, Whole30
    Servings: 4 serves
    Calories: 122kcal
    Equipment
    • Bullet or High Speed Blender or Small Food Processor
    Ingredients
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsps lemon juice
    • ¼ cup Basil leaves
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
    Metric - Imperial
    Instructions
    • Wash the basil, shake and pat dry, then strip the basil leaves from the stems.
    • Add all the dressing ingredients to a small food processor or high-speed blender.
    • Season and blitz until well combined.
    • Store in a glass sealed container in the fridge for no more than 1-2 days.
    Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
    Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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