Let’s talk about herbs today. Chives, Basil, Tarragon, Thyme… I absolutely love ‘em! Can’t grow them to save my life because I have been given a black thumb, but I sure do love to eat them and use them in practically every dish that I can imagine. I throw them in cocktails when I make Strawberry Basil Lemonade, I add them to guacamole, and I pretty much make an herbed based vinaigrette every week so I can slather it on whatever else I make. My all time fav, a Basil Vinaigrette uses fresh and fragrant basil.
I mean, the color alone makes me want to pretty much drink that entire jar! But I’ll refrain from that since that would mean that there would be none left to use on my quinoa salad! I’ve always made my herb based vinaigrette’s with champagne or white wine vinegar, but recently I got some Basil Vinegar from one of my favorite specialty shops in LA, Monsieur Marcel. Using the basil vinegar gave the vinaigrette just that extra kick of basil and made it the perfect dressing if you ask me. After making this, I was literally trying to figure out what else I could make for dinner just so I could use the remaining vinaigrette on it. It’s really that good. You have to make it. I’m officially obsessed! And head on over to the Monsieur Marcel Facebook page and give them a thumbs up, and then go ahead and leave a comment if you feel inclined and you could win some of this fab Basil Vinegar!!
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such a bright beautiful green! i love the color…not to mention the flavor is heavenly
This sounds wonderful – I love anything green – especially with some vinegar – oh yum!
Keep me posted on your San Diego plans!!
This vinaigrette looks great. I am with you. Sadly no green thumb but a fine appreciation for those who do
Yep Gaby, my vote is to absolutely bath in this. Absolutely.
l.o.v.e.
I am cursed with a black thumb too. I am even shocked if I can keep a cacti alive.
Simply fabulous!
Love basil, love balsamic. The red pepper flakes seem like they would provide an wonderful kick of flavor. This is a MUST try.
I’m not sure I could drink the bottle, but I bet I could do some damage to it with a loaf of bread and a spoon!
This is a brilliant idea. I looove basil!
Love Herbs – and that would be Herbs with an H rather than ‘erbs!!! And I’m sure you could grow a pot or two of herbs – really all it takes is a little watering and some sunlight!
Mmmm, I can’t get enough of basil this year! This looks fantastic. I can’t wait to give it a try when I get enough basil
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
MMM! MMM! Yum this is Delicious!!! Thanks for all your great recipes!