Red Wine Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Red Wine Basil Vinaigrette
Yield: 1½ cups
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; ½ cup slivered fresh basil leaves; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Preparation info

1½ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

For the most robust greens, this vinaigrette is the way to go. In the summer, the basil perfumes luscious ripe tomatoes.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup

Condiment
Raw
Gluten-free
Summer
Vegan

Method

Combine the garlic, mustard, vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl, and whisk well. Add the oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until the vinaigrette has thickened slightly. Fold in the basil and parsley.