Why You Must Add Olive Oil Last: The Emulsification Trick Behind This Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

Chef Brian walks through a homemade basil salad dressing using fresh basil, white vinegar, garlic, honey, Parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil. The video emphasizes the science of emulsification — explaining why oil must be added last and slowly to prevent separation. Great for home cooks looking to ditch store-bought dressings.

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🧾 Ingredients

  • 1fresh basil
  • 2white vinegar (1/3 cup)
  • 3extra virgin olive oil (1 cup)
  • 4garlic (2 cloves)
  • 5kosher salt (1 tablespoon)
  • 6black pepper (1/2 tablespoon)
  • 7honey (3/4 tablespoon)
  • 8red chili flakes (dash)
  • 9water (1 tablespoon)
  • 10Parmesan cheese (1 tablespoon)
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