Sweet Basil Vinaigrette

A perfect vinaigrette for summer – full of fresh basil from the garden and sweetened with a bit of honey. Excellent on greens or whole grain salads or over grilled meats.

From INQUIRING CHEF BLOG--Jess Smith

http://www.inquiringchef.com/2013/05/20/sweet-basil-vinaigrette/

Ingredients

20 leaves fresh basil

½ small shallot, chopped

¼ cup white wine vinegar

Juice from ½ lemon

2 Tablespoons honey

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients except for the olive oil in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. With the food processor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to three days. YIELDS: about 1 cup

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 Tablespoons Calories: 126 Total Fat: 13g Saturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 5g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 118mg Cholesterol: 0mg