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Simple Basil Vinaigrette

The most delicious basil vinaigrette recipe you'll ever encounter! Add it to veggies, chicken, fish, steak, pasta, salad dressings.... skies the limit! You'll want to slather it on everything all summer long.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot roughly chopped (about 2-3 tablespoons)
  • 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves stems removed (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette in a high powered blender and blend for 60 seconds until very smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately. Or you can refrigerate the vinaigrette for up to 3-5 days.

Notes

  • Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Feel free to mix in some other herbs if you want! Basil combined with cilantro and chives are excellent. Parsley is another great addition if you want things a bit more earthy. 
  • This freezes beautifully! Portion it out into a ice cube tray and freeze. Then when you are ready to use, pop out a cube and let come to room temperature and use as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 235mg (10%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 283IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 283IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.