Get ready for an explosion of fantastic flavors on your palate with this basil balsamic vinaigrette recipe. It’s not only perfect for salads – it goes with just about everything you can think of for a zing of fresh flavors in every bite!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I served this basil and balsamic vinaigrette over my spinach and kale salad at a recent dinner party, and everyone wanted the recipe! We all started using this basil vinaigrette as a dip for the homemade artisan bread, too. It was so good! The combination of the fresh ingredients unite for a flavor-packed sensation that you’re absolutely going to love. And since it’s so versatile, I predict you’ll be finding every excuse possible to drizzle and dunk with it on just about everything you serve!
Ingredients + Substitutions
With so few ingredients, missing something can throw off the balance. Let me help you out with substitution suggestions!
- Vinegar: This recipe uses dark balsamic vinegar. However, it is absolutely delicious, made with white balsamic vinegar as well.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
If you have a few minutes, you have plenty of time to whip up this fresh, zesty dressing!
- Add all ingredients into a blender cup and blend until smooth.
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- Serve on your favorite green salad or with warm artisan rosemary bread.
Servings Ideas
There are so many ways to use this basil balsamic vinaigrette recipe. Drizzle it on citrus and arugula salad, spinach and arugula salad, kale and spinach salad, homemade hummus without tahini, roasted carrots and sweet potatoes, Tuscan white bean dip, baked home fries, or use it to dunk hunks of warm homemade artisan bread!
Storage Tips
My basil balsamic vinaigrette dressing needs to be kept in the fridge since it contains fresh basil and garlic. I like to store mine in a glass bottle or mason jar, which keeps it airtight. You’ll want to use it up within a week, though we always use it up well before then. Since it’s so quick and easy to make, it’s never a bother to make more.
FAQ
Oh yes, these flavors are a match made in heaven together since basil has a sweet and slightly peppery flavor profile while balsamic vinegar offers a subtle sweetness. You have to try it!
Balsamic vinaigrettes are a healthy option, though more so when you make them from scratch. When you choose store-bought varieties, they can contain more sugar and sodium, which isn’t healthy.
No, you should store balsamic vinegar in a cool and dark place rather than in your fridge. It’s one of those items that won’t spoil by being left at room temperature after opening.
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Recipe
Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender cup and blend until smooth.
- Serve on your favorite green salad or with warm artisan rosemary bread.
Notes
My basil balsamic vinaigrette dressing needs to be kept in the fridge since it contains fresh basil and garlic. I like to store mine in a glass bottle or mason jar, which keeps it airtight. You’ll want to use it up within a week, though we always use it up well before then. Since it’s so quick and easy to make, it’s never a bother to make more.
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