5 from 9 votes
5 Minute Homemade Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 fluid oz olive oil
- 2.5 fluid oz balsamic vinegar
- 1 package basil 14g package, fresh
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Gather the basil leaves one on top of the other. With a sharp knife, slice to make ribbons (chiffonade.) Optional is to tear the leaves.
- Pour balsamic vinegar into a tall container. Add maple syrup, mustard, basil and seasoning. Allow to sit for a few minutes to draw out the flavors.
- Finally add the oil to the container.
- Blend using an immersion blender. Check to see that all the ingredients are well mixed and that the basil is sufficiently broken up after about 30 seconds of blending.
- Pour the vinaigrette into a jug or bottle for pouring or into a mason jar with a good sealing lid.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2tbsp
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
20mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.