5.0 from 9 votes
Basil Vinaigrette
This fresh and vibrant Basil Vinaigrette is made with fresh basil leaves, champagne vinegar, and a hint of honey for a quick and delicious dressing or marinade, bursting with flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Ingredients
- 1 shallot
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 1/2 cups tightly packed basil leaves with stems (about 4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all vinaigrette ingredients into the well of a blender. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper as needed and stir. Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Sodium
875mg
(36%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1496IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 875mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1496IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.