Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

Makes 1 cup / Prep: 5 min.

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup raspberry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ cup olive oil extra-virgin

Instructions

  • Process first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • With blender running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth.
  • Tropical Spinach Salad With Grilled Chicken: Substitute 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts for shrimp; omit skewers.
  • Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 4 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into slices, and serve as directed.
  • Tropical Spinach Salad With Grilled Pork Tenderloin: Substitute 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins for shrimp; omit skewers.
  • Grill pork, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 10 to 12 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155°.
  • Remove from grill, and let stand 10 minutes until meat thermometer reaches 160°.
  • Cut pork tenderloin into slices, and serve as directed.
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