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Basil balsamic vinaigrette in a white bowl with a spoon hovering over the deep brown dressing with julienned basil mixed throughout

Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette has 5 main ingredients and is easy to throw together. This Vinaigrette is tangy, herby, and slightly sweet making it a wonderful dressing for a salad or grain bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 197 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Jar with Lid

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 8 basil leaves, julienned or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Grab a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid
  • Add all the ingredients, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper.
  • Secure the lid and shake vigorously until everything is well combined.
  • Taste and adjust the flavors as needed. I.e. add more salt, pepper, honey etc.

Notes

Typically, guidelines for classic vinaigrette are 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. However, my personal preference is for more acidity, tartness, and bite!
I prefer a 2:1 ratio of oil to vinegar or citrus. 

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 121mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword 5-ingredient, balsamic, basil
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