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Basil Lime Dressing + Marinade

Brighten Meals with Homemade Basil Lime Dressing + Marinade

This Basil Lime Dressing + Marinade is a quick, healthy, and vibrant way to enhance your meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil can substitute with fresh parsley or store-bought pesto
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh is preferred
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil or sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar, starting with half
  • 1 clove Garlic optional, can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Shallots or Green Onion shallots are milder

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients: fresh basil, lime juice, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and optional garlic and shallots or green onion.
  2. Add basil, lime juice, olive oil, and white balsamic vinegar into the blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust flavors, adding more lime juice, honey, or vinegar if desired.
  4. Transfer the dressing to a jar and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Shake well before each use to revive the dressing's texture and blend ingredients.

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