Sweet Basil Vinaigrette with Strawberry and Grapefruit
A bright, fresh, gorgeous dressing that pairs well with a zillion different ingredients. It's also wonderful drizzled on grilled chicken.
Servings: 8 -10 generous servings
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh grapefruit juice from 1 fresh grapefruit
- 2 teaspoon grapefruit zest finely zested
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper a generous grind
Instructions
- Place grapefruit juice a medium size saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, uncovered, until mixture is reduced to about ⅓ cup, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- When grapefruit juice has cooled, place in blender with zest, strawberries, garlic honey, rice vinegar and lime juice. Mix until well combined then transfer to a medium size jar and add oil in a slow, thin stream whisking continuously with a small whisk or a fork. Add chopped basil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper and stir. Keeps well for several days in the refrigerator.