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Lemon Basil Vinaigrette {paleo, keto, vegan, AIP, Whole30}
gluten-free, paleo, keto, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, whole30, AIP
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Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
1
small garlic clove or 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2
cups
packed basil leaves
,
coarsely chopped
½
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
3
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
1
teaspoon
each of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
,
adjust to taste
Pinch
of red pepper flakes
,
optional
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to your high-speed blender. Blend until super smooth, about 1 minute.
Adjust salt and pepper, as needed. Add a little water or more olive oil to thin it out, as preferred.
Serve right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge up to a week. It's best served at room temperature.