Spring is just around the corner! Here are Three Spring Salad Dressings for you to celebrate with: Lemon Basil Strawberry, Honey Mint, and Basil Chive Garlic. Three unique choices for fresh, light, delicious salads!
Ingredients:
Each recipe yields approx. 1 ½ cups dressing
Lemon Basil Strawberry Dressing
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 large basil leaves (approx. 1 Tbsp.)
- 1 lemon
- 3 large strawberries
- 1 tsp. honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup avocado oil
Honey Mint Dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2-3 Tbsp. fresh mint
- 1 lemon or lime
- 1 tsp. honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Basil, Chive and Garlic Dressing
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 4 large basil leaves (approx. 1 Tbsp.)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. stone-ground or Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions:
Lemon Basil Strawberry Dressing
- Chop basil leaves. Zest and juice the lemon. Chop strawberries.
- Put all ingredients (except oil) in blender. Blend for a few seconds.
- Add oil slowly while blender is on to emulsify.
Honey Mint Dressing
- Finely chop mint leaves. Zest and juice lemon.
- Put all ingredients (except oil) in blender. Blend for a few seconds.
- Add oil slowly while blender is on to emulsify.
Basil, Chive and Garlic Dressing
- Chop basil leaves and chives. Mince garlic.
- Put all ingredients (except oil) in blender. Blend for a few seconds.
- Add oil slowly while blender is on to emulsify.
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