Basil Lime Vinaigrette

This Basil Lime Vinaigrette is sweet, tangy, and full of fresh basil. A handful of leaves, fresh lime juice, honey, and avocado oil come together in the blender for a homemade dressing that makes a simple salad something to look forward to.

I have a thing for salads, but the dressing is what makes me excited to eat them! This one is especially good when there’s basil to pick and a bowl of fresh vegetables waiting in the kitchen.

How to make basil lime vinaigrette

Rinse and dry the basil, slice the scallions, and juice the limes. Add everything to your blender and blend until smooth. Taste with a leaf of lettuce before adjusting the seasoning; a dressing tastes different on a salad than it does straight from a spoon.

The honey balances the lime and vinegar, while the avocado oil gives the dressing a smooth texture. Fresh basil is the flavor you’re after here, so save dried basil for another recipe.

What to serve with it

For a meal-sized salad, toss it with butter lettuce, cucumbers, bacon, feta, red onion, and grilled pineapple. Oh my, it’s so stinking good! It’s also a lovely dressing for my grilled nectarine salad with burrata.

If you like a little heat with your fruit, try my Nectarine Jalapeño Basil Vinaigrette next.

Storing your homemade dressing

Refrigerate promptly in a clean, covered container at 40°F or below and use within four days. Shake or stir before serving. This fresh herb and garlic dressing belongs in the refrigerator, even though it contains lime juice and vinegar.

Have more fresh basil?

Use a handful for this dressing, then put the rest of your harvest to work in my large batch basil pesto for freezing. My guide to five ways to preserve fresh basil will help you choose what to do with whatever is left.

Basil Lime Vinaigrette

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
• 2 medium scallions, sliced thinly
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1/2 cup avocado oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 2 medium limes, juiced
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

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Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in your blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate promptly in a clean, covered container at 40°F or below and use within four days. Shake or stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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