Fresh Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
A fresh easy basil balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect dressing to make at home for healthy salads or your favorite sandwiches and proteins!
Equipment
- 1 Blender immersion blender or regular blender
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar condiment-style
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 12 fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup good quality neutral-flavored oil such as grape seed, avocado, or safflower
- 1 Tablespoon to ¼ cup water optional and as needed
Instructions
- Place the vinegars, shallot, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a blender or a large container suitable for an immersion blender. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
- While blending, add the oil in a steady stream. Blend until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust for seasoning and consistency. If too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend until the dressing is smooth and how you like it. Serve!
Notes
If mixing by hand, you will want to chop and mince all ingredients before combining and whisking in the oil.
This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of dressing, and a serving size is about 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Serving: 30gCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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