Lemon Basil Salad Dressing

My own recipe - i don't measure anything so you kind of have to do this by taste. It is roughly a basil caesar with mayo instead of eggs.

Leaves off a bunch of basil (or more if you like)
1 - 2 cloves of garlic
juice from 1 lemon (this will be pretty lemony but it is how i usually  make it, you can use less)
1 - 2 T organic mayo (it makes a big difference on the flavor to have organic but whatever you have will work - or you can use egg yolks which is more traditional)
Olive oil as needed (approx 1/8 of a c.)
a bit of salt (wait until the end and add to taste)

This needs to be made in a blender or a little hand mixer to blend the basil in. Add the lemon juice, garlic, basil and mayo and blend together. Slowly add the olive oil - this is the emulsion and should thicken the dressing. Add salt to taste (it really doesn't need much but a tiny bit brings out all the flavors)

Serve! We use this recipe most traditionally with grilled romaine and grilled baguette. Last night we had it with mixed greens from the garden. But it tastes great on chicken too.

Enjoy!