Lemon Basil Salad Dressing Recipes

LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.

ELLEN'S LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the basil in the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and honey, and pulse several times until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the olive oil and process until emulsified. Taste and adjust honey and salt. Serve right away to preserve the color.

LEMON BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
• Blend on high until smooth.
• Place the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

LEMON BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
• Cook chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into cubes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Season pasta with garlic salt.
• Whisk vegetable oil, lemon juice, basil, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add pasta, chicken, and spinach leaves. Toss to coat.
• Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.

SALMON GREEK SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Lightly season both sides of the salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on both sides to coat.
• Heat grill to medium-high. Add a small amount of vegetable oil on a folded piece of paper towel, and then carefully grease the grill grates.
• Once the grill is nice and hot, add the salmon fillets. Cook uncovered about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until flaky (about 130-140°F).
• Remove the salmon from the grill and transfer to a clean plate, cover to keep warm. Remove the skin if still attached.
• In a large bowl add salad ingredients; lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, cheese, and walnuts. Set aside.
• Add lemon juice, zest, olive oil, mustard, honey, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a blender.
• Blend until well combined and a slightly thick and opaque dressing is achieved, about 30 seconds. Add more salt and pepper as desired.
• Toss salad with enough dressing to coat the ingredients, you will have extra dressing. Evenly divide mixture among four bowls and top with 1 salmon fillet. Drizzle each salmon with more dressing if desired.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, combine lettuce,spinach,radicchio,red onions,green olives,mushrooms,eggs,hearts of palm and bacon; toss well.
• Add crumbled blue cheese, croutons and about 1/2 to 3/4 of Lemon Basil Dressing; toss until well mixed.
• Divide salad among 4 dinner plates, garnish with cherry tomato halves and top salads with crispy fried onions.
• For Lemon Basil Dressing:.
• Combine all ingredients,add seasoned salt and garlic pepper to taste.
• Mix well; refrigerate until serving.
• Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

FRESH LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix together and chill until serving.