Ingredients
– 1 small shallot, roughly chopped (about 2-3 tablespoons)
– 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves, stems removed (about 4 ounces)
– 2 cloves garlic
– ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– ½ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
1-Rinse and dry basil leaves.
2-Mince garlic and chop shallot.
3-Combine all in a blender and blend for 60 seconds.
4-Adjust seasoning to taste.
5-Serve or store as needed.
Last Step:
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🌱 Use fresh basil with bright green leaves to avoid bitterness.
💧 Add olive oil slowly while blending to achieve a smooth emulsification.
❄️ For vivid color, blanch basil quickly in boiling water followed by an ice bath (optional).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg