Basil Vinaigrette

      I love pesto, but this recipe is a close second. A little tangier and more like a dressing. Fantastic drizzled on caprese, grilled corn, or on top of your favorite grilled fish. 

Ingredients:

  •          1 shallot -roughly chopped

            •          2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves ok stems removed (about 4 ounces)

            •          1 clove garlic

            •          1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

            •          1/2 cup olive oil

            •          2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

            •          1 teaspoon kosher salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

            •          Combine all the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette in a high powered blender & blend for 60 seconds until very smooth.

            •          Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately. Or you can refrigerate the vinaigrette for up to 3-5 days