Name: Small Batch Homemade Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 shallot, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp maple syrup or natural cane sugar; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 tsp salt (taste and adjust); 1/8 tsp pepper

Small Batch Homemade Basil Vinaigrette

Homemade basil vinaigrette in small Weck jar with spoon

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This small batch, homemade basil vinaigrette recipe is perfect for using up fresh summer basil! Use it as a healthy salad dressing or even for pasta salad or bowls.

Author: Tera
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 oz. 1x
Category: Salad dressing
Method: Blend
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 shallot, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp maple syrup or natural cane sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 tsp salt (taste and adjust)
1/8 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Add ingredients. Combine all ingredients in your blender or food processor.
Blend. Blend until completely smooth, then taste and adjust salt if needed.

Notes

Serving ideas. Serve basil vinaigrette with any salad, pasta salad, grilled/roasted veggies, meat, or seafood. Even dipping bread (grilled, anyone?) is delicious as an appetizer.

Find it online: https://www.rootsandradishes.com/basil-vinaigrette/