Name: Garlic-Basil Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 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

This immensely flavorful (oil-free!) balsamic dressing with fresh basil and garlic is lovely drizzled over a wide variety of salads, and is also especially wonderful in the summertime with fresh garden basil.

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

This tangy Garlic-Basil Balsamic Dressing is a wonderful way to incorporate fresh basil in the summertime when the herb is at peak harvest.

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

Ingredients for Dressing

Balsamic vinegar
Garlic
Fresh basil
Dijon mustard
Pure maple syrup
Nutritional yeast
Water
Salt

This recipe yields about 1/3 cup dressing so increase as desired. We find it also keeps well covered in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days.

Jar of oil-free basil balsamic dressing with garlic

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5 from 1 vote

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 4-5 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

(Please see FAQ for why sodium content is not calculated.)

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Comments

Anonymous

March 12, 2014 at 6:08 pm

thanks for dressing, can't wait try !!!

- Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
  
  March 13, 2014 at 1:33 pm
  
  You're very welcome - hope you enjoy! 🙂
  
Oishii Treats

June 07, 2012 at 9:31 pm

I love homemade dressings. It sounds really good, can't wait to try it on a salad.

Bridget Hedger

June 07, 2012 at 2:12 am

This looks so yummy and fresh

Elana @ The Inventive Vegetarian

June 06, 2012 at 2:18 pm

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

CJ - Food Stories

June 05, 2012 at 11:24 pm

I love balsamic vinaigrette and the basil addition seems like a fabulous idea!

Alida

June 04, 2012 at 7:49 pm

This is sooo good! I love your presentation too.

Lindsey

June 04, 2012 at 3:27 pm

YUM! Garlic and basil are my two favorite ingredients. This looks great!