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This easy basil vinaigrette is packed with fresh herb flavors and comes together in just minutes. Store a jar in the refrigerator for salads, vegetables, sandwiches and more.
This basil vinaigrette is one of those recipes that I look forward to making every summer. It’s loaded with fresh basil, prepares in minutes, and is an easy way to add bright, herbaceous flavor to everything from salads and vegetables to grilled chicken, fish, and fresh mozzarella or burrata.
Do you still have basil to use? My pesto sauce is delicious on everything from pasta and pizza to sandwiches and salads. Or, if you also have parsley, try the dressing for my Large Italian Salad: it calls for generous amounts of basil and parsley.
“It was so ridiculously good that I just made two more batches. Jenn, you are my cooking idol!”
Contents
What You’ll Need to Make Basil Vinaigrette
To make basil vinaigrette, you will need fresh basil, garlic, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and honey. For best results, make sure you use good quality vinegar and olive oil.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Add ingredients to food processor. Combine all ingredients in a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
Step 2: Mix. Process ingredients until smooth and bright green. Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to shake it well to re-emulsify it before using. Appreciate!
Pro tips
- Use it fresh for the best flavor. Basil can lose its shine in the freezer, so try to use the dressing within 5 days and store it in the refrigerator.
- Be careful when marinating. This dressing works well as a marinade, but stick to dark meat or bone-in chicken: Acidic marinades can toughen lean cuts like chicken breasts.
- A blender works too. No food processor? Simply put everything in a blender and blend until smooth and vibrant green.
- Use it beyond salads. This basil vinaigrette is just as good with roasted vegetables or baby potatoes as it is drizzled over a filet or summer pasta salad. It’s even excellent on grilled corn: any fresh seasonal produce will absorb the flavor.
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Basil vinaigrette
This bright, herb-rich dressing comes together in minutes and adds fresh summer flavor to almost anything.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, best quality like Pompeian Gourmet
- ¾ cup Extra virgin olive oil, best quality like Lucini
- Barely 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ tablespoons Honey
Instructions
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In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine all the ingredients. Blend until smooth and shiny green. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; shake to re-emulsify before use.
Nutritional information
Per serving (10 servings)Calories: 157kilocaloriesCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 16gSaturated fat: 2gSodium: 78mgSugar: 3g
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