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Garlic-Basil Balsamic Dressing (Oil-Free)

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Immensely flavorful balsamic dressing with fresh basil and garlic! Lovely drizzled over a wide variety of salads, and especially wonderful in the summertime with fresh garden basil. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

Oil-free garlic basil balsamic dressing in a small jar with spoon

This tangy Garlic-Basil Balsamic Dressing is a wonderful way to incorporate fresh basil. I love this simple, flavorful dressing so much that sometimes I’ll make a salad just so I can enjoy it.

Garlic and balsamic paired together has always been a favorite of mine, but fragrant fresh basil takes it to a whole other level.

Pouring garlic balsamic dressing over a tossed salad

This recipe yields about 1/3 cup dressing so increase as desired. We find it also keeps well covered in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

For more oil-free dressing recipes, here are some additional ideas:

Jar of oil-free basil balsamic dressing with garlic

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Jar of oil-free basil balsamic dressing with fresh garlic
Oil-free garlic basil balsamic dressing in a small jar with spoon
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Garlic-Basil Balsamic Dressing

Immensely flavorful oil-free balsamic dressing with fresh basil and garlic. Lovely with a wide variety of salads.
AuthorKaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
CategoryDressing, Salad
CuisineGluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings3

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2-3 tsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp. water
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Mince garlic and finely chop basil.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. (Or add to a small jar, then seal and shake well to combine.)
  • Adjust flavors if desired. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

Notes

Recipe yields about 1/3 cup dressing. Double/triple as desired.
Add additional maple syrup to taste for a sweeter dressing.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 39 kcalCarbohydrates: 8 gProtein: 1 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPotassium: 61 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 6 gVitamin A: 39 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 17 mgIron: 1 mg
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  4. Elana @ The Inventive Vegetarian

    Oh, this looks just lovely! You can't go wrong with either balsamic vinegar or basil.

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