Basic Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped 
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme  
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 
• 1 medium shallot, diced and rinsed thoroughly in cold water until crisp  
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon Juice (about ¼ lemon) 
• 1 tsp honey 
• 1/3 cup olive oil 
• Ground cayenne pepper, to taste 
• Kosher salt, to taste 
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste  

Directions:

Step 1
Place thyme, crushed red pepper, shallot, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. 

Step 2
Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil drop by drop and then continuously in a steady stream until emulsified.  

Step 3

Fold in chopped basil and parsley and season to taste with cayenne and salt and pepper and serve immediately or store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days.  

Nutrition Per Serving:

• Calories 174.76 
• Protein 0.32 g 
• Carbohydrates 2.95 g 
• Fiber 0.45 g 
• Sugar 1.89 g 
• Total Fat 18.06 g 
• Saturated fat 2.5 g 
• Cholesterol 0 mg 
• Vitamin A 311.04 IU, 15.55 RAE 
• Vitamin C 5.73 mg 
• Folate 6.39 mcg 
• Iron 0.64 mg 
• Potassium 50.92 mg 
• Sodium 71.61 mg