ELLEN'S LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING

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Ellen Greenblatt, a friend who lives in Berkeley, Calif., shared this recipe with me. Toss a green salad with this dressing, and no additional herbs will be necessary. It is perfect for chicken salad or drizzled over a cooked chicken breast; use it over shrimp, salmon or sliced tomatoes. Ms. Greenblatt uses a mini food processor, but the dressing also can be made in a mortar and pestle. Try it on some of the salads in the Recipes for Health index.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

About 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
lots of freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons mild honey (to taste)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the basil in the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and honey, and pulse several times until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the olive oil and process until emulsified. Taste and adjust honey and salt. Serve right away to preserve the color.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 195, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 81 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Funke Ogunjobi
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Yum! This dressing is a keeper. It's light and refreshing, with just the right amount of tang.


Rashad Coleman
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This dressing is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes so fresh and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon, basil, and garlic. It's the perfect dressing for a summer salad.


Yassin Waleed
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Ellen's Lemon Basil Salad Dressing is a delightful and refreshing dressing that perfectly complements a variety of salads. The combination of lemon, basil, and garlic creates a bright and flavorful dressing that enhances the taste of fresh greens and