Mellow Garlic and Basil Vinaigrette 🌿🍋
Overview
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: Makes about 1/2 cup
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Mellow Garlic and Basil Vinaigrette, a recipe from lovewithrecipes.com that promises to elevate your salads to new heights! 🥗🌿 Perfect for those who love a touch of Canadian flair in their dishes, this vinaigrette is also “Free Of…” and comes together in less than an hour, making it an ideal choice for a quick and flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 14 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Here’s how to create this flavorful dressing step-by-step:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Infuse the Garlic Oil 🧄🔥 Start by placing the garlic cloves and olive oil in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, ensuring the cloves are gently sizzling but not browning. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the oil with garlic flavor. |
| 2 | Add Basil and Rest 🌿💤 After the simmering, add 10 of the basil leaves to the saucepan. Let the mixture sit for approximately 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. |
| 3 | Strain and Prepare Dressing 🍋🥣 Remove the garlic cloves and basil leaves from the oil, straining if necessary. In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the infused garlic oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is creamy and well blended. |
| 4 | Finishing Touches 🌿✨ Take the remaining basil leaves and roll them into a tight bundle. Slice across the roll to create thin shreds of basil. Stir these basil shreds into the vinaigrette, ensuring a fresh burst of flavor in every bite. |
| 5 | Serve and Enjoy 🍽️🥗 Your Mellow Garlic and Basil Vinaigrette is now ready to be drizzled over your favorite salads, adding a zesty, herbaceous kick to each forkful. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. |
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 1469.2
- Fat: 162.4g
- Saturated Fat: 22.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1226.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.9g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.8g
Recipe Notes
- This vinaigrette is perfect for tossing with fresh greens, grilled vegetables, or even drizzled over pasta salads.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, crush the garlic cloves slightly before adding them to the oil.
- Feel free to adjust the salt and pepper to suit your taste preferences.
- The longer the vinaigrette sits, the more the flavors will meld together, so it’s even better the next day!
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