basil balsamic salad dressing

This is a staple in my home. It’s wonderful with some beets, avocado and arugula. Or for the kids, we do it with carrots, cucumbers, and romaine....

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 
1 cup olive oil
a big handful of fresh basil roughly chopped
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 lemon squeezed  
1 heaping tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon of mustard (any kind works... I’ve been using yellow because my boys think Dijon is too spicy)
Salt and pepper to taste

Put all the ingredients into a wide mouth Ball Jar. Now, here is the key... take your immersion blender and blend for 2 minutes or until light brown and creamy. 

*a blender will work if you don’t have an immersion blender

photo: Madie McKay