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

Basil Balsamic Dressing (Oil-Free!)

A tangy and immensely flavorful balsamic dressing with fresh basil & garlic. Especially tasty in summer when basil is in peak season!
AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
CourseDressing
CuisineGluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings4 (2-Tbsp. servings)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. white miso
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped (or more)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except basil in a small high-speed blender. (I use a NutriBullet.) Blend for 15-20 seconds.
  • Add fresh basil and pulse a few times to break down and incorporate. (Over-blending will turn the dressing a greenish hue.)
  • Taste and adjust flavors if needed. (More basil, more maple syrup for sweeter, etc.) Enjoy immediately or refrigerate to allow flavors to combine further.

Notes

Thickness: This dressing is very thin as written. For a thicker consistency, add 1-2 tsp. chia seeds before blending. It will gradually thicken as it sits.
Make it creamy: Add up to 1/4 cup hummus before blending.
Make it sweeter: Add more maple syrup for sweetness and to reduce the tanginess.
Yield: Recipe makes about 1/2 cup dressing.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 33 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 0.4 g | Fat: 0.2 g | Saturated Fat: 0.02 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g | Potassium: 40 mg | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 30 IU | Vitamin C: 0.3 mg | Calcium: 15 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg