Plate of salad topped with basil vinaigrette.

Basil Vinaigrette

Capture the taste of summer with this vibrant basil vinaigrette, perfect for jazzing up salads, veggies, and grilled favorites.

Servings: About 1¼ cups
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, best quality such as Pompeian Gourmet
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini
  • Scant 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1½ tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine all of the ingredients. Process until smooth and bright green. Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; shake to re-emulsify before using.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (10 servings)
  • Serving size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 157
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Sodium: 78 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg