I was trying to copy Uno's lemon dressing when I made this. It is close and was very satisfying. Pictured is a salad of mache mix, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers with the dressing.
For the dressing:
1 large handful basil leaves
1 garlic clove
Kosher salt
1 lemon
Olive oil
Chop the basil and put in a mixing bowl. Smash the garlic with the flat side of your knife, mince it, then sprinkle with a little kosher salt. Use the flat of your knife blade to rub the salt into the garlic so that it makes a paste. I go back and forth between mincing and pasting with the blade. Doing this ensures that no one gets a chunk of garlic while eating and mellows the garlic flavor. Scrape the garlic off the board and add to the basil. Zest the lemon with a microplane over the basil. Juice the lemon and add to the bowl. Sprinkle in some kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Add 1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil and whisk. If you want a thicker dressing, whisk in more oil. Check the seasoning and serve.
A source for recipes that I make for parties, the hubby and requests from friends. I don't always measure my ingredients when I cook, so I have estimated as best I can. In most savory dishes you can play around with the ingredients to suit your cooking style and flavor preferences. Have fun experimenting!
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Monday, April 2, 2012
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