Basil Vinaigrette
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The Best Basil Dressing Recipe! This easy Basil Vinaigrette can be made in under 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients. So delicious!
This is the best basil dressing recipe you will ever try! I know this is a bold statement, but trust me – you’ll love this basil vinaigrette!
We’ve been making this basil dressing for years. It’s perfect on salads, as a marinade, drizzled over vegetables, on pasta… the possibilities are truly endless!
In addition to being versatile, loaded with flavor, and SO fresh. It’s easy to whip up a few simple ingredients in a blender or food processor. The balance of sweet and fresh flavors makes it perfect for summer or any time of year!
liz’s top tip for basil dressing recipe
- Use fresh basil!! This dressing just won’t taste the same with dried herbs. If you have extra fresh basil, try it in this Strawberry Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
You’ll also need a blender or food processor. Our favorite blender is the Nutribullet. It’s under $50 and works amazing! Here’s a link to the one we have.
Substitutions
Olive Oil: You can use avocado oil in place of extra virgin olive oil. We don’t recommend using canola or other oils for dressings.
White Wine Vinegar: We strongly recommend using white wine vinegar. We haven’t tried this recipe with champagne vinegar or red wine vinegar but I think it would work. Red wine vinegar has a much more acidic taste.
Basil: Fresh basil is essential to this dressing. We don’t recommend using dried basil. We haven’t tried this with other fresh herbs, but I’m sure parsley would work!
Honey: You can substitute maple syrup for honey. You can also omit the honey, but it does give a nice sweetness to the dressing that balances out the acidity.
How to Make Basil Dressing recipe
- In a food processor or small blender, combine all ingredients until smooth.
- That’s it!
Serving Suggestions
This basil dressing goes well with so many things! Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy it:
- On Spinach Strawberry Salad
- As a marinade on Vegetable Kebabs
- Use it in place of the dressing on Greek Salad or Veggie Pasta Salad
- Use it as a marinade on Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, or Salmon
- Use it as a dressing on Caprese Pasta Salad
- Drizzle it on Mediterranean Quinoa Salad or Corn Tomato Avocado Salad
Storage
Storing: This basil vinaigrette will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Note on separation: Separation may occur when stored in the fridge. Use a spoon to stir together or quickly blend again to reconstruct the dressing.
Other healthy salad dressing recipes:
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Best Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a food processor or small blender, combine all ingredients until smooth.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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I loved this. The only change I will make next time would be to use to use less white wine vinegar.
I used the dressing on a pasta salad didn’t care for it.
This is now my favorite salad dressing recipe. It’s fresh flavor was great on a tossed salad and I can’t wait to try it on a pasta salad. Thank you.
Absolutely devine summer!
Loved this! I’ll be coming back to this one often. The honey definitely added the perfect balance. Thanks for the idea!