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Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
This honey basil balsamic vinaigrette dressing combines fresh basil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and simple ingredients to make your salads (and more) sing.
Servings: 8
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Others
Cuisine:
Vegan , Keto
Ingredients
- 3 small garlic cloves (minced very fine, or 3/8 teaspoon dried minced garlic)
- 20 fresh basil leaves (chopped or torn)
- 2 tablespoons honey (see Recipe Notes for alternatives)
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard (see below for substitutions)
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (see Recipe Notes for low carb alternative)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 pinches black pepper
Prepared Mustard Substitute
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 2/3 teaspoons ground yellow mustard
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend garlic, basil, honey, and mustard into a paste.
- Add apple cider vinegar and balsamic and mix completely.
- Add the olive oil slowly, blending while adding.
- Serve.
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Alternative Quick Method
- Simply mix all ingredients in a glass container.
- Serve.
Notes
- Substitute 1/4 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar plus 2 teaspoons xylitol or a dash of stevia for the balsamic vinegar for a low carb/keto/THM:S dressing
- The original recipe called for unseasoned rice vinegar but I use apple cider vinegar instead for its extra health benefits.
- You could use about 2 tablespoons dried basil instead of fresh basil.
- I use xylitol, vegetable glycerine, or a 1/32 teaspoon/dash stevia instead of honey for a low-carb/keto option.
- Substitute 1/4 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar plus 2 teaspoons xylitol or a dash of stevia for the balsamic vinegar for a low carb/keto/THM:S dressing
- The original recipe called for unseasoned rice vinegar but I use apple cider vinegar instead for its extra health benefits.
- You could use about 2 tablespoons dried basil instead of fresh basil.
- I use xylitol, vegetable glycerine, or a 1/32 teaspoon/dash stevia instead of honey for a low-carb/keto option.
Nutrition Information
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
56IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Net Carbohydrates
5g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 5g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.