Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip Recette

Transform ordinary meals into culinary masterpieces with this versatile Creamy Basil Dressing or Dip! This recipe is incredibly easy to make and boasts vibrant basil flavor. Enjoy it as a light and zesty salad dressing, a creamy dip for your favorite veggies, a decadent baked potato topping, or even as a healthy mayonnaise substitute in sandwiches. The vegan option, using silken tofu, is just as delicious! Best of all? The flavors deepen and intensify after 24 hours of marinating in the refrigerator (marinating time is not included in the prep time). Makes enough for a week of deliciousness!

Préparation 10 min

Cuisson 10 min

Calories 500.8 kcal

Protéines 21g

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Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup silken tofu (optional, for vegan option)

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Comment préparer Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip

Combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 cloves garlic in a food processor or blender.
Process until completely smooth.
With the motor running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until fully incorporated.
If using tofu (for vegan option): Add 1/2 cup silken tofu and blend until smooth and creamy.
If using yogurt (non-vegan option): Gently stir in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt in a separate bowl after removing the dressing from the food processor.
Season generously with salt to taste. Start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust as needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours for best flavor. (Refrigeration time is not included in cook time)
Stir well before each serving. Add a teaspoon or two of water if the dressing is too thick.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

37g

Carbs

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip ?

Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip prend environ 20 minutes du début à la fin — environ 10 minutes de préparation et 10 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip ?

Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip contient environ 500.8 calories par portion, avec environ 21 g de protéines, 6 g de glucides et 67 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Creamy Basil Dressing Or Dip sont Lemon Juice, Fresh Basil, Dry Mustard, Garlic Clove, Olive Oil, Low Fat Greek Yogurt. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.