Basil Salad Dressing — KoogleBites

This summer, I tried for a second time to grow carrots. In March, I went to the seed store that sells heirloom seeds and bought carrots, basil, onion and spaghetti squash seeds. This was the year I was going to grow an AMAZING garden with all Heirloom vegetables! I was so psyched! It was going to be the year of the heirloom.

I started the seedlings early in small pots and when the time came I transplanted them to the garden. I waited and nothing was happening. I was getting discouraged. What happened to my carrots? So, I decided to plant more seeds. Unfortunately, I screwed up. I planted Basil. A LOT OF BASIL! Its like I grew a basil farm! What the hell am I going to do with all this basil? I decided to get creative with my recipes.

I harvested the first batch of basil, which turned out to be more than I needed so, I decided to create a vinaigrette to go with my salads. It was so delicious I keep harvesting and making this dressing! I hope you grab some fresh basil and make this dressing for your next salad.

Ingredients:

1 oz / 28 grams - Fresh Basil
1/2 tsp- Salt
1/4 tsp - Pepper
6 oz - Apple Cider Vinegar
2 oz - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp - Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons - Honey
1/2 tsp - Ground Mustard

Directions:

In a food processor add basil, salt and pepper.
Pulse a few times just till the basil is broken up.

In a measure cup, or any container, combine apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey and ground mustard.
Whisk mixture together.

Slowly pour the apple cider vinegar mixture into the basil, salt and pepper while the food processor is running.
Run the food processor till smooth.
DELICIOUS over a salad or in chicken salad!!