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Capture the taste of summer with this vibrant basil vinaigrette, perfect for jazzing up salads, veggies, and grilled favorites.
Got a bounty of fresh basil on hand, either from your own herb garden or the seasonal haul at your local supermarket? Well, let’s put that green goodness to work in this vibrant basil vinaigrette! Prepared with a generous amount of fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, and a touch of honey, this dressing is a game-changer for all your favorite summer veggies — think juicy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and crisp cucumbers, just to start. It’s equally delicious drizzled over fresh mozzarella, burrata, or feta cheese, as well as grilled chicken or fish. Craving a big salad? This dressing plays well with greens and any of the above. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this basil vinaigrette is the perfect choice for those balmy days when you’re craving a fresh and delicious meal that truly captures the taste of summer.
What You’ll Need To Make Basil Vinaigrette
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine all of the ingredients.
Process until smooth and bright green.
Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; shake to re-emulsify before using.
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Basil Vinaigrette
Capture the taste of summer with this vibrant basil vinaigrette, perfect for jazzing up salads, veggies, and grilled favorites.
Ingredients
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, best quality such as Pompeian Gourmet
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini
- Scant 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1½ tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine all of the ingredients. Process until smooth and bright green. Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; shake to re-emulsify before using.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (10 servings)
- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 157
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.