Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1/4 cup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1/4 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Whisk together zesty basil, tangy red wine vinegar, mustard and olive oil for this vibrant basil vinaigrette. You'll enjoy it on everything from green salads to grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoon: 241 calories, 27g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

A splash of this delicate dressing lets the goodness of fresh spring greens shine through. It's also excellent drizzled over wedges of vine-ripened tomatoes. —Vivian Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

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