Fresh Basil Salad Dressing

Name: Fresh Basil Salad Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1 green onion, cut into large pieces; 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 2-1/2 cups.

My sour cream and basil dressing has fancy bistro flavor. We serve it with salad; it’s also a tasty addition to baked potatoes, bread salads and veggies. —Deborah Comeaux, Pocomoke City, Maryland

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 green onion, cut into large pieces
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1. Place the basil, onion and garlic in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 104 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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