Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
A vibrant French lemon basil dressing that's easy to make, full of summer flavor and cheaper than anything you'll find at the store.
Servings: 1 8oz/236ml bottle
Calories: 1010kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅓ Cup Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Basil
- ½ Teaspoon Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Rinse your fresh basil leaves and pat them dry. Chop basil leaves fine. Keep aside.
- Zest your lemon and collect the zest. Cut the lemon in two and squeeze out the juice. Keep both ingredients aside.
- Add to a jar, salad shaker, bottle, or bowl the salt and black pepper.½ Teaspoon Salt, ⅛ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pour the lemon juice to that and combine all the three ingredients first.⅓ Cup Lemon Juice
- Now, pour the oil into the seasoned vinegar and toss in the chopped fresh basil and lemon zest.½ Cup Oil, 1 Tablespoon Basil, ½ Teaspoon Lemon Zest
- Mix the dressing well in a bowl or shake it in a jar/bottle/salad shaker. The dressing will remain well combined for a few minutes before it separates again, which is normal. Just shake or mix it again before pouring it over your food.
Nutrition
Serving: 240g | Calories: 1010kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 112g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Monounsaturated Fat: 71g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg