The Catalan TableBasil Vinaigrette D
The basil vinaigrette combines extra virgin olive oil with the fresh aroma of basil and a citrus touch of lemon, creating a smooth and vibrant emulsion ideal for dressing salads and antipasto dishes.
Ingredients
Measurement units
Ingredients
- 100 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 8–10 fullesfresh basil
- 1 lemon
- 1 garlic
- salt
Nutritional Information
Per 100 g
Calories
558 kcal
Protein
0.3 g
Fat
62 g
Carbohydrates
3 g
Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.
Step-by-step Guide
Preparation
- Grate the lemon peel with a fine grater and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the juice of the freshly squeezed lemon, ensuring no seeds fall in.
- Incorporate half a clove of grated garlic, stirring until well combined.
- Add the olive oil and emulsify the mixture with a whisk until it becomes a homogenous sauce. This should take about 3 minutes.
- Chop the fresh basil just before serving to preserve its aroma, and add it to the vinaigrette. Ensure it is finely chopped.
Recommendations & Tricks
- Crush the fresh basil together with the garlic in a mortar before adding the olive oil; this ensures the flavors blend homogeneously.
- For a more citrusy vinaigrette, gradually add the lemon juice while tasting until you achieve the desired acidity; this will prevent the citrus flavor from dominating the mixture.
- Store the vinaigrette in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator, and let it rest for at least one hour to allow the flavors to integrate better. Maximum storage time: three days.
Original recipe
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