Fresh Basil And Balsamic Low Fat Salad Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion
• 3 -4 large garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf (tightly packed)
• 2 teaspoons dry basil
• 2/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard (coarse)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 peel the onion and garlic cloves then mince together with the fresh basil leaves. put in a jar and add remaining ingredients. shake up and season as needed with salt and pepper. store in a cool place. each night simply shake it up and pour over a salad.
• 2 variations:
• 3 for thai-style dressing that is good over rice noodles, grains or vegetable salads, blend 1/2 cup dressing with 1 tbls. minced fresh chile, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, 1 tbls. brown sugar, 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.
• 4 for ranch dressing: blend 1/3 cup of dressing with 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk.