This Basil Vinaigrette is easy to make and the perfect way to elevate your summer dishes! Packed with fresh herbs and ready in just a few minutes this simple basil dressing is packed with flavor. Perfect for your favorite salads (naturally) you can also use this delicious vinaigrette as a sauce for chicken, seafood, vegetables or pasta.
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Making homemade salad dressing is incredibly easy and the flavor is much better than any storebought dressing. With just a handul of ingredients and your blender doing the work this basil salad dressing comes together in a snap. For other delicious homemade salad dressings take a look at my Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette and Maple Dijon Vinaigrette!
Ingredients
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red wine vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
How to Serve Basil Vinaigrette
This simple basil salad dressing is highly versatile and can be used on a number of summer dishes.
- Of course you can use it on salad (it would be fabulous on an arugula, peach and burrata salad, tomato cucumber salad or a caprese burata salad)
- Stir it into a pasta salad (like my Mediterranean Pasta Salad) or potato salad,
- Use as a sauce on chicken or seafood like salmon or shrimp (it would be perfect for these Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp)
- Swirl into Whipped Ricotta or whipped feta, or drizzle over fresh mozzarella
- Amp up fresh summer vegetables like tomatoes or corn
- Dress up your favorite pasta or pizza
Cooking Tips
- Make sure to use a good high quality olive oil for the best results
- add up to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a bit of spice
- Add in additional fresh herbs like oregano, mint or cilantro to customize your dressing
- Feel free to substitute lemon juice, white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar
How to Make Basil Vinaigrette
This simple basil dressing comes together in a snap and your blender does all of the work. Add in the basil leaves, garlic,red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil to a high speed blender. Blend for 1 minute ensuring everything is well combined and the dressing is smooth. Serve as desired.
Storage
Store in a glass airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Easy Basil Vinaigrette
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the basil leaves, garlic,red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil to a high speed blender. Blend for 1 minute ensuring everything is well combined and the dressing is smooth..
- Transfer to a glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Brianna says
This dressing is packed with flavor and very simple to make.
Min says
I use fresh basil from my backyard and love keeping jars of this as salad dressings and marinades for chicken on the grill. My favorite thing I’ve made this summer so far!
jill says
I love the combo of Dijon Mustard and fresh basil! This vinaigrette is delicious. I’ve been adding it to my lunch salad all week. I haven’t tried it as a marinade yet, but it’s next on my list.