This lemony dressing gets a refreshing herbal lift with chopped fresh basil.

Serve it with ripe summer tomatoes for an easy side salad.

ThisLemon-Basil Vinaigrettewill be your go-to for salads and marinades.

Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

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Fresh, herby basil complements the tart lemon juice that is smoothed out by the olive oil.

The pungent earthy sweetness of the Dijon mustard brings all the flavors together.

Keep reading for expert tips, including why you want to use fresh herbs in this vinaigrette.

It’s also perfect for drizzling over grilled vegetables, chicken, fish and shrimp.

Additionally, it can be used to flavor pasta and grains.

In a cold fridge, the saturated fat molecules in the olive oil will stick together and form crystals.

Then, you might give it a good shake or whisk to help emulsify the ingredients.

you might also make an easypestowith it.

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