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Garlic-Basil Balsamic Dressing (Oil-Free)

June 4, 2012 By Kaitlin McGinn 8 Comments

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:

  • Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing
  • Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing
  • Maple-Balsamic Dressing
  • Garlic-Ginger Peanut Dressing
  • Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
  • Zesty Italian Vinaigrette
  • Tangy Greek Vinaigrette
  • Marinated Kale Salad
Jar of oil-free basil balsamic dressing with garlic

Hope you enjoy! Come join The Garden Grazer on Instagram and then share a photo if you make this! (Also please leave a review/star rating below if you give it a try – your feedback is always very appreciated, thank you!)

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
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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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If you’re enjoying this basil balsamic dressing, also feel free to check out:

  • Southwestern Chopped Salad

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Recipe, Salad, Sauce/Seasoning, Vegan, WFPBNO Tagged With: balsamic, basil, dressing, garlic, summer

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Comments

  1. Lindsey

    June 4, 2012 at 3:27 pm

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

    Reply
  2. Alida

    June 4, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    This is sooo good! I love your presentation too.

    Reply
  3. CJ - Food Stories

    June 5, 2012 at 11:24 pm

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

    Reply
  4. Elana @ The Inventive Vegetarian

    June 6, 2012 at 2:18 pm

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

    Reply
  5. Bridget Hedger

    June 7, 2012 at 2:12 am

    This looks so yummy and fresh

    Reply
  6. Oishii Treats

    June 7, 2012 at 9:31 pm

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

    Reply
  7. Anonymous

    March 12, 2014 at 6:08 pm

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

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      March 13, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      You’re very welcome – hope you enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

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