Description
A velvety, restaurant-quality balsamic vinaigrette packed with fresh basil, tangy vinegar, and a hint of natural sweetness—all blended in 30 seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure your blender is clean and dry. Remove any thick stems from the basil and peel the garlic.
- Add ingredients to the blender in this order: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic, and fresh basil leaves.
- Blend on high speed for 20–30 seconds until smooth and pale green. Blend an extra 10–15 seconds if needed.
- Transfer to a glass container. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to one week. Shake before each use.
Notes
Use aged balsamic for best flavor. Don’t over-blend the basil, and always store the dressing in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vinaigrette, balsamic, basil, creamy, salad dressing