This is excellent served on fresh tomatoes from your garden.

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2 tablespoons cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil  leaves, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
 

In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil; remove from heat and add 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves. Stir to coat the leaves. Let cool slightly. Add balsamic vinegar, red wine, water, and lemon juice. Cover and let sit overnight.

The next day, strain out the basil leaves and discard. Add mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Just before serving, add remaining 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves.

Makes approximately 1/2 cup.

 

Basil Infused  Vinaigrette- Nutritional Information I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.
Item	Amount	Fat Grams	Carbohydrates Grams	Calories
olive oil	2 tablespoons	10	8	240
basil	1/2 cup chopped	0	0	2
vinegar, balsamic	2 tablespoons	0	1.2	10
wine, red	1 tablespoon	0	.4	20
lemon juice	2 tablespoons	0	2.6	8
mustard, grainy	2 tablespoons	0	2	32
sugar	1 teaspoon	0	4	16
Recipe Totals		10	18.2	328
Recipe makes 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) - 1 tablespoon per serving. Each Serving Totals - 1 Fat Grams, 2.2 carbohydrates, 41 calories