Basil Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Elevate your salads with this vibrant Basil Vinaigrette! Imagine this bright, herbaceous dressing drizzled over juicy tomatoes, crisp sweet onions, creamy avocado, peppery radicchio, and refreshing romaine lettuce. Perfect for a light lunch, summer BBQ, or a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 399.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (13 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 0 Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 0 Shallots
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 0 Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

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How to Make Basil Vinaigrette Dressing

  1. Combine 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil until emulsified and the dressing is creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

26g

Carbs

2g