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Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• dandelion green
• red onion
• tomato
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Toss dandelion greens, red onion, and tomatoes together in a medium bowl. Season with basil, salt, and pepper.

By ERLENSEE_GERMANY

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• baby spinach
• campari tomato
• cucumber
• red onion
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Process spinach and basil in a food processor until finely chopped.
2. 2 Toss together spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl with an airtight lid. Cover the bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

By RainbowJewels

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• corn
• tomato
• onion
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, cool, and cut kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
3. 3 Toss corn, tomatoes, onion, basil, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; chill until serving.

By Eileen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• watermelon
• red onion
• cilantro
• mint
• lime
• feta cheese
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Gently toss watermelon, onion, basil, cilantro, mint, lime juice, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

By Michelle English

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chickpea
• cherry tomato
• feta cheese
• honey
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• cider vinegar
• olive oil
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil together in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. 2 Place honey in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until warm about 30 seconds. Stir in garlic, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over chickpea mixture; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate before serving, 1 hour .

By Giardino

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• white sugar
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• salad green
• orange
• fennel bulb
• red onion
• almond
• cranberry

Instructions

1. 1 To make the dressing: Whisk together sugar, vinegar, oil, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
2. 2 To make the salad: Toss salad greens, orange sections, fennel, onion, almonds, and cranberries together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

By Chef4Six

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bow-tie pasta
• broccoli floret
• cherry tomato
• grape tomato
• green onion
• celery
• red bell pepper
• green pepper
• salad dressing
• parmesan cheese
• white sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
3. 3 Mix cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
4. 4 Gently stir salad dressing and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until evenly mixed; season to taste with sugar, basil, and salt.
5. 5 Pour salad dressing mixture over pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
6. 6 For best results, chill salad in refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend.

By Alley

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• salad dressing
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• dijon mustard
• sugar
• black pepper
• salt
• oregano
• thyme
• parsley
• pickle juice

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk salad dressing, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, sugar, black pepper, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley together in a bowl until smooth; stir in pickle juice to thin until reaches desired consistency.

By clarkie24

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• basmati rice
• water
• corn kernel
• corn oil
• lemon
• red wine vinegar
• corn oil
• sugar
• salt
• pepper
• tomato
• red onion
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium pot, bring the basmati rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a bowl, toss the corn kernels with 3 tablespoons corn oil. Spread the corn on a large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. remove from heat, and cool.
3. 3 In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup corn oil, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. 4 In a large bowl, toss together the cooked rice, cooked corn, tomatoes, corn oil mixture, red onion, and green onions. Cover, and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

By Bonnie

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• burrata cheese
• peach
• olive oil
• raspberry balsamic vinegar
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gently tear open the burrata cheese to expose the soft, creamy core and place in the center of a plate. Arrange peach slices in and around the cheese. Sprinkle basil leaves over cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
2. 2 Bring raspberry balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vinegar reduces to a thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Spoon balsamic syrup over peaches and cheese; season with sea salt and black pepper.

By foodelicious

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• red bell pepper
• vegetable oil
• water
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• lemon juice
• onion
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add red bell pepper.
2. 2 Roast red bell pepper under the broiler until slightly blackened, about 12 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel skin from bell pepper.
3. 3 Blend roasted red pepper, oil, water, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt in a blender until smooth.

By NWMama

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place tomato slices, alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter.
3. 3 Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.
4. 4 Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella; sprinkle with basil.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By JOANN HAN

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• eggplant
• garlic
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• sugar
• oregano
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce eggplants several times with a fork, and place on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until completely softened, about 1 ½ hours. Cool completely, then remove skin and finely chop the flesh. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic: cook and stir until lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, and basil until well blended and sugar is dissolved: pour over eggplant, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

By Sandi

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• rotini pasta
• pesto
• olive oil
• salt
• granulated garlic
• black pepper
• grape tomato
• mozzarella

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• ✓ basil
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• bagel chip
• red onion
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, bagel chips, basil, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; toss until evenly combined. Refrigerate until chilled, 15 to 30 minutes.

By Stephanie Moyle Barber

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• red cabbage
• red bell pepper
• shallot
• ginger
• mayonnaise
• lemon
• olive oil
• wasabi paste
• peppercorn
• pine nut
• sunflower kernel

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cabbage, red bell pepper, shallots, ginger, and basil in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, wasabi paste, and ground pepper in another bowl; stir into cabbage mixture. Top with pine nuts and sunflower kernels.

By Lynn Pennec

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• farfalle pasta
• spinach
• feta cheese
• tomato
• red onion
• black olive
• salad dressing
• garlic
• lemon
• garlic salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
2. 2 Combine cooked pasta, spinach, feta cheese, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, garlic salt, and pepper together until well combined; pour over spinach salad and toss to coat.

By Kim Fusich

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• bread
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• garlic
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• tomato
• red onion
• green olive
• mozzarella

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.
3. 3 Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer bread back into the bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
5. 5 Whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; set aside.
6. 6 Add tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella into the bowl with bread; toss with vinaigrette.
7. 7 Let stand for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

By veggiemom

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• genoa salami
• sopressata
• hard salami
• provolone cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato
• artichoke
• roasted red pepper
• kalamata olive
• green olive
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine Genoa and soppressata salamis, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl with about 3 tablespoons juice from the red pepper jar. Mix in chopped olives.
2. 2 Drizzle olive oil over salami mixture, followed by red wine vinegar. Season with pepper. Mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
3. 3 Before serving, tear fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and fold them into salad.

By Katie Greco

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic powder
• oregano
• black pepper
• white sugar
• elbow macaroni
• mushroom
• cherry tomato
• red bell pepper
• feta cheese
• green onion
• black olive
• pepperoni sausage

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated.
4. 4 Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Behr

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• black pepper
• salt
• mustard seed
• oregano
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• parsley
• black olive
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• cucumber
• red onion
• provolone cheese
• pepperoni sausage
• rotini pasta

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
3. 3 Transfer drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
4. 4 Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar, and shake until well combined.
5. 5 Pour dressing over the pasta salad; toss until well coated. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.

By BONNIES

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• water
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, sugar, and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain syrup through a mesh strainer into a sterilized glass jar; discard basil leaves. Let cool, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

By foodelicious

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• butter
• walleye fillet
• lemon pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Pour butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Place fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-sides down. Season fillets with lemon pepper and basil.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until walleye is opaque and it flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Lee McMullen

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• chicken breast
• ranch dressing
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the dressing, garlic and basil in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces, turning them to coat. Squeeze out air and seal bag. Place in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
2. 2 Preheat grill to medium heat.
3. 3 Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when pierced with a fork.

By Trudi Davidoff

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• sugar
• water
• lime juice

Instructions

1. 1 Make a simple syrup by bringing sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Allow to boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Purée cooled simple syrup, lime juice, and basil in a blender. Pour into a container, cover, and place into the freezer until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
3. 3 Break the frozen mixture into pieces and place back into the blender. Blend until smooth. Return to the container, cover, and store in the freezer until ready to serve.

By Mark Logan

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• spread
• garlic
• spinach
• red bell pepper
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine basil, buttery spread, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until almost smooth.
2. 2 Spread 2 slices bread with buttery basil spread; top with spinach, roasted pepper, mozzarella, and remaining bread slices.
3. 3 To cook in a panini press: Preheat a panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add sandwich; cook until golden and crisp, according to the manufacturer's instructions, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining sandwich.

By Country Crock

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• peach nectar
• white sugar
• lemon juice
• white wine

Instructions

1. 1 Combine ½ peach nectar, basil leaves, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, crushing basil leaves with the back of a spoon to release their flavor, until sugar is melted. Cool.
2. 2 Strain basil mixture into an ice-filled pitcher. Add wine and remaining ½ peach nectar; stir.

By laurenS

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• brioche
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• garlic butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Place brioche chunks in a large mixing bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic; pour in melted butter. Mix using a rubber spatula, being careful not to tear bread. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until croutons are golden brown, about 10 minutes.

By Thomas M Friesner

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• wooden skewer
• cipollini onion
• olive oil
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a shallow dish with water; soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, place onions, basil, olive oil, and seasoned salt in a large bowl; toss to coat onions. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 30 to 60 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. 4 Thread onions onto the prepared skewers, weaving basil between onions.
5. 5 Cook skewers on the preheated grill until onions are sweet and tender, about 10 minutes, flipping once.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Ingredients

• ✓ basil
• cane sugar
• ice cube
• limoncello
• soda water
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place 2 basil leaves and cane sugar in a cocktail shake; muddle together until basil is broken down. Add ice, limoncello, and soda water. Cover shaker and shake.
2. 2 Spread sea salt onto a shallow plate. Wet the rim of a glass with water and press rim into sea salt. Pour cocktail into glass and garnish with 1 basil leaf.

By Greg's Bar and Grille