Basil and Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette

This easy, addictive, bright green vinaigrette is my sauce of the summer. Fresh basil, Sicilian lemon white balsamic vinegar, and green peppercorns together taste like pure sunshine. Perfect as a salad dressing or with a simple grilled fish, this vinaigrette comes together in seconds with a blender. No need to blanch the basil, the vinegar holds on to that punchy green color for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

Basil and Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Emily Schmidt

This bright and fresh vinaigrette goes with just about anything and comes together in seconds in a blender.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Sauce

Servings 0

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups fresh basil rinsed, stems removed
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tbs Sicilian lemon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
• 14 whole green peppercorns

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Use as a salad dressing or serve with grilled fish or chicken. Yields 3/4 cup.

Notes

Substitutions: You can swap out the Sicilian lemon white balsamic for 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the zest of one lemon and a pinch of sugar.

Keyword Basil, Dressing, Easy, Sauce, Summer, Vinaigrette

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