Homemade vinaigrettes are so versatile.

And delicious.

With oil and vinegar as your base, the flavor pairings are endless.

I chose lemony thyme and parsley for my herbs and shallot and garlic for my aromatics.

A splash of champagne vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice are the acidic elements.

For the olive oil I used a nice finishing oil.

I’m really just beginning to understand the wonderful nuances of olive oil varieties. Not an expert but I definitely appreciate a bright ‘green’ EVOO.

Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette was the perfect pairing with our Butter Bean Salad. Hope you’ll give both recipes a try. Enjoy!

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette

Homemade vinaigrettes are so versatile. And delicious. With oil and vinegar as your base, the flavor pairings are endless.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh herbs (lemony thyme and parsley) leaves only
• 1 small shallot rough chopped
• 2 small cloves garlic peeled
• 2 Tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small food chopper or blender. Puree.
• Store in air tight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad with Orange Vinaigrette.

Something special happens when the warm orange vinaigrette meets the sliced peaches and berries.  Something really special.  This wonderful Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad is sweet and sexy enough to be served as dessert.  I say let ’em eat dessert for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

This is the second Cooking Light recipe that I’ve shared, in as many days, that allows me to incorporate fresh tender basil leaves.  Not sure if I’m more excited about my fresh herbs bursting with love or to share some lightened up recipes.  I hope you enjoy the direction we’re headed.

Never fear, with me you can be assured Adventures in Chocolate are always lingering in the shadows.  There are simply those times that fruit doesn’t compare to chocolate, even when it’s this good.

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Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette}

Course Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Cooking Light Magazine, May 2007

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette…

• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 1/2 Tbl. sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbl. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 1 Tbl. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbl. butter
• pinch of salt

For the fruit salad…

• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 lb. fresh strawberries halved
• 2-3 small ripe peaches or nectarines each cut into 8 wedges
• 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves

Instructions

For the vinaigrette…

• Combine the first three ingredients in a small sauce pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 15 minutes). Add olive oil, butter, and salt to pan, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 2 minutes.

For the fruit salad…

• Combine strawberries, blueberries, and peaches in a large bowl. Add warm vinaigrette just before serving. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

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