Ellens Lemon Basil Salad Dressing

• About 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt
• lots of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 to 3 teaspoons mild honey (to taste)
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1. Place the basil in the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and honey, and pulse several times until combined.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the olive oil and process until emulsified.
5. Taste and adjust honey and salt.
6. Serve right away to preserve the color.

fresh basil, lemon juice, salt, lots of freshly ground black pepper, honey, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013301 (may not work)