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Creamy Basil Sauce

  • Author: Kathryne Taylor
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

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This simple basil sauce packs so much fresh basil flavor! Use it in place of ranch dressing on your summertime sandwiches and meals. Recipe yields just over 1 cup. 

basil sauce in bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 medium clove garlic, cut into several pieces
  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves (about 0.7 ounces)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • Scant ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the garlic in a food processor* and process until it’s finely chopped. Add the mayonnaise, basil, salt and pepper. 
  2. Process until smooth. Leftovers keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Recipe inspired by the basil dip served with French fries at French Market in Kansas City. 

Make it by hand: Finely chop the basil, press or mince the garlic, and whisk together the ingredients in a bowl.

Nutrition

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Find it online: https://cookieandkate.com/creamy-basil-sauce/