Best Ellens Lemon Basil Salad Dressing Recipes

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ELLEN'S LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING



Ellen's Lemon Basil Salad Dressing image

Ellen Greenblatt, a friend who lives in Berkeley, Calif., shared this recipe with me. Toss a green salad with this dressing, and no additional herbs will be necessary. It is perfect for chicken salad or drizzled over a cooked chicken breast; use it over shrimp, salmon or sliced tomatoes. Ms. Greenblatt uses a mini food processor, but the dressing also can be made in a mortar and pestle. Try it on some of the salads in the Recipes for Health index.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

About 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
lots of freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons mild honey (to taste)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 195, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 81 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ITALIANATE SUNDAY-SALAD DRESSING



Italianate Sunday-Salad Dressing image

All vinaigrettes are based on a simple formula that uses roughly three parts oil to one part acid, a rule that achieves balance between the vivid sparkle of vinegar or lemon juice and the slick heaviness of olive oil. You can adjust for taste from there, adding a splash of oil if the dressing tastes too acidic, or a splash of acid if it's overwhelmed.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, condiments

Time 5m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Scant handful basil leaves, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon juice, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Add the basil and stir to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies. Add the cheese and whisk again. Season to taste. Whisk again before dressing salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 100 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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