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Sweet Basil Vinaigrette

If this fabulous Sweet Basil Vinaigrette could talk, it would be shouting "summer!" It's sweet, tangy and bursting with vibrant, delicious basil flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24 1 tablespoon servings
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed (about ¼ pound)
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons water See if you need it. If the basil leaves and other ingredients are having a hard time, add a little water at a time until everything starts to combine.
  • ¾ cup neutral-flavored oil sunflower, grapeseed, avocado, canola oils all work well

Instructions

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  1. Place basil leaves in a strainer and rinse well with cold water. Drain well.
  2. Combine all ingredinets except the oil in a food processor or blender. Puree mixture until smooth and bright green.
  3. With the motor running, slowly add the salad oil to form an emulsion. (See Café Tips above in the post for tricks on how to do this.)
  4. Store in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. Dressing keeps for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.
  • Makes about 1½ cups of dressing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 6mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 106IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 241 tablespoon servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 6mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 106IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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