Basil Vinaigrette Dressing

Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

• AUTHOR: SYLVIA FOUNTAINE | FEASTING AT HOME
• PREP TIME: 5
 
• TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES
• YIELD: 1 CUP

DESCRIPTION

Bright, bold, and beautiful, this Basil Vinaigrette is a summertime favorite! Make it in under 5 minutes, using your blender. Vegan and Gluten-free.

No lie - it really did take 5 minutes.  Very good on roasted veggies, and a thick dressing for salad as well!  Just takes a LOT of basil.  Had to buy some rather than just use what was in the yard. 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups packed basil leaves (roughly 3 ounces)
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar or lemon juice)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons shallot, sliced
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a blender or mini blender and pulse repeatedly until almost smooth.

Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

NOTES

Serve over grilled veggies, drizze over caprese salad, or toss with pasta or greens for a flavoful salad dressing.

NUTRITION

• Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
• Calories: 165
• Sugar: 0.2 g
• Sodium: 291.8 mg
• Fat: 18.7 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
• Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 0.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://www.feastingathome.com/basil-vinaigrette/