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Basil vinaigrette

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Basil vinaigrette recipe

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain is something that you can't go without in your kitchen. Not just because it's the basis for all recipes, but because you should use the best ingredients. The ones that, aside from providing flavor, also support your health. So, don't think twice, grab that bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain and start to take care of yourself a bit better. Give your body what it deserves. This kitchen staple can be used in countless ways to create healthy dishes.

This next dressing is one of the tastiest. Ocium basilium Varo, sound familiar? It's frequently used in the Mediterranean Diet? Ok that's its scientific name, maybe you'll recognize it by another one of its names... Crispum. Still no? Ok, here are some hints: it belongs to the mint family, so it has a minty touch, its leaves are very aromatic, you can eat it raw or dried, it goes perfectly with all types of salads or with any meat, both raw and cooked.

But above all, it's finger-licking good in dressings, and it's very easy to prepare.

Have you figured out what plant we're talking about yet? Yes, that's it. The one you're thinking about, you can almost taste it, its unique flavor... yes, it's basil!

Preparation: 

  • Mix Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain, cheese, vinegar, salt and fresh basil together in a food processor. If you want a smoother texture, continue pulsing.

 Ready to enjoy your homemade dressing? Try a delicious potato salad dressed with this dressing, it’s so simple! Even the kids can help make it. What a fun project to try with your littlest “foodies”!

Basil vinaigrette in a jar

 

salad with Basil vinaigrette

 

15 min
Easy

Ingredients

Nº de raciones: 4

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