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Cucumber Basil Vinaigrette

Here's a salad dressing bursting with fresh lemony-basil flavors, and so easy to blend up! To seed a cucumber, simply peel and cut in half lengthwise. Then, with a teaspoon, scoop out seeds and discard. You can find xanthum gum and guar gum, both natural thickeners, in health food stores and often in the flour/baking aisles of regular grocery stores.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Easy, Fusion, Mediterranean, Quick, Vegan, Vegetarian

Materials

  • 3 cucumbers peeled, de-seeded and chopped to fit in a blender
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves picked from stems
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoons xanthum gum or guar gum
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.