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A bowl of Homemade Lemon Basil Dressing sits on a dark wood tray, surrounded by lemons, fresh basil leaves and green onions.

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Style and Grace
Sarah Gallienne
This light and healthy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a bright and refreshing dressing that is perfect on salads, fish and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine North American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a small food processor or blender, and process until basil and green onions are very finely chopped (small flecks of green are fine) and the dressing is a pale green in colour. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of dressing.  It can easily be doubled and stored to add a quick boost of healthy flavour to meals throughout the week.
Keyword Basil, Lemon, salad dressing, vinaigrette