Basil Salad Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basil olive oil (purchased, or use basil oil)
• 1 teaspoon basil olive oil (purchased, or use basil oil)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely diced roasted red pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon tapenade (black olive paste)
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 teaspoon basil oil in small pan over medium heat.
• 2 add garlic and cook slowly until transparent, about 2 minutes.
• 3 add roasted peppers and stir.
• 4 add lemon juice and mix well.
• 5 add remaining basil oil and tapenade and mix well again.
• 6 add salt and pepper as desired, remove from heat, and let rest for a couple of minutes before adding to salad or pasta.