Basil Balsamic Dressing (Oil-Free!)
A tangy and flavorful balsamic dressing with fresh basil and garlic. It's especially tasty in summer when basil is in peak season!
Servings: 4 (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 fresh basil) in a small high-speed blender. (I use a small NutriBullet which works great for dressings.) Blend for about 20 seconds.
- Then add the fresh basil and pulse a few times to break it down and incorporate. (Take care not to over-blend which turns 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
Make it creamy: This dressing is thin as written, but you can easily add more body & thickness if you wish. Add 1 Tbsp. drippy tahini or 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
