Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette (Basil)

This Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is at the top of my short list of favorite salad dressings. This simple dressing uses fresh tender basil leaves, garlic, parmesan cheese, a wee bit of Dijon mustard, lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. It’s quick and easy, fresh and delicious and it’s perfect on your favourite salad fix-ins or even poultry and seafood.

3 Tbsp. fresh basil, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
1½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard
4 Tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground

Place basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, mustard and lemon juice in a blender.

Pulse a few times, then slowly pour the olive oil in the blender.

Continue to blend until vinaigrette is smooth.

Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving