Garlic Basil Vinaigrette

This dressing is a healthy alternative to store bought dressings. The garlic and basil blend deliciously with a sweet beginning and a spicy garlic finish.

Servings: Covers one large head of chopped lettuce. Makes 3 servings if used as the main course or 6 servings as a side salad.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Tbs. Lemon Juice
• 3-4 Large Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 Tbs. Basil (either fresh or dried, I used dried)
• 1 Tsp. Freshly Ground Pepper (grind pepper in a pepper mill into a napkin and pour into teaspoon)
• 1 Tsp. Sea salt (grind salt in a salt mill into a napkin and pour into teaspoon)

Directions:

Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice into a bowl and whisk until well mixed. Mince 3-4 large garlic cloves (the more garlic used, the spicier the dressing, I recommend using 3 cloves) into the bowl and whisk. Add basil, freshly ground pepper, and freshly ground sea salt into the bowl and whisk. Pour the dressing over one head of chopped lettuce and toss. Refridgerate until ready to serve.

Serve with grilled chicken, strips of carrot (use potatoe peeler to make large, thin slices of carrot), and chopped walnuts and make the salad into a meal.

Enjoy!!!