Garlic-Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Super flavorful balsamic vinaigrette dressing with basil and garlic! Perfect for summer time with fresh, flavorful garden basil.

Hello again, basil… I missed you all winter! If you have some beautiful fresh basil (or other herbs!) this is a wonderful way to use it. I love this simple, flavorful dressing so much that sometimes I’ll make a salad just so I can have this dressing. But then again I’ve always been such a fan of garlic and balsamic. This recipe yields about one cup but you can certainly increase or decrease as needed.

Just a few updated notes: I posted this recipe shortly after beginning the blog. However since then, I’ve drastically reduced my oil consumption. This recipe calls for quite a bit of olive oil, so if you’re interested in finding recipes for oil-free dressings here are some additional ideas:

Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing
Maple-Balsamic Dressing
Thai Garlic-Ginger Peanut Dressing
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Zesty Italian Vinaigrette
Tangy Greek Vinaigrette

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Garlic-Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Super flavorful balsamic vinaigrette dressing with basil and garlic! Perfect for summer time with fresh, flavorful garden basil.

Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer

Prep Time:10 minutes

Total Time:10 minutes

Category: Dressing

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Servings:8 (2 Tbsp. servings)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 6 basil leaves
• Salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

• Mince garlic and chiffonade basil.
• In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, and salt/pepper.
• Slowly pour in olive oil, whisking to combine.
• Add additional salt/pepper to taste if needed.

Notes

You can cover and store this dressing in the refrigerator for about 5-7 days. The olive oil may solidify in the fridge, but setting it out at room temperature before using will return it to normal.

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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Enjoying this Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette? Feel free to browse the full “Vegan Salad” recipe archives on the site for more fresh, tasty plant based inspiration!