Basil-Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette

Prep: 10 min. Try this over your favorite tossed salad.

This recipe goes with Green Bean-and-Tomato Pasta Salad

Yield: Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  garlic clove
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  cup  extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3  cup  balsamic vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
• 2  tablespoons  honey
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Smash garlic and salt together using flat side of knife to make a paste.

2. Whisk together garlic paste, oil, and remaining ingredients until blended.

Kitchen Express: Whisk together 1/2 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, and 1 Tbsp. honey until blended. Makes about 1/2 cup; Prep: 5 min. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette.