Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
This 5 minute Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing takes any salad to the next level! A quick blend in a food processor or blender incorporates the fresh basil and garlic into a perfectly smooth emulsified dressing with extra bold flavor! The smell alone is simply divine, it might just become your new favorite salad dressing!
Servings: 4 to 6 salads
Calories: 265kcal
Equipment
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 sprigs fresh basil (about ½ cup)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 grinds fresh black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor except the olive oil.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube, process until smooth, about 1 or 2 minutes. Stop a few times to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
- Drizzle over your favorite salad!
Notes
- Recipe will make enough for 4 to 6 salads depending on the size.
- Store extra dressing in a jar in the fridge for a week or more. After being refrigerated, let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes and shake well before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg