Ingredients
– 1 small shallot, roughly chopped (about 2-3 tablespoons)
– 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves, stems removed (about 4 ounces)
– 2 cloves garlic
– ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– ½ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
1-Getting started with Basil Vinaigrette: First, make sure you have everything ready: 1 small shallot roughly chopped, 2 cups of fresh basil leaves with stems removed, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes if you like spice, ½ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. This setup takes just 5 minutes, so it’s perfect for a fast meal prep.
2-Next: combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend for 60 seconds until very smooth.
3-Once blended, taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed for your preference.
4-Serve it right away on your favorite salad or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days to keep the flavors fresh.
5-In the second step, focus on blending the mixture properly to get that creamy texture.
6-Then, in the final steps, let it sit for a bit to help the flavors mix well.
Last Step:
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🧅 Use a small shallot to keep the flavor balanced; adjust quantity if using a larger shallot.
🫒 Choose a good-quality olive oil for the best dressing flavor.
🌿 Add other herbs like cilantro, chives, or parsley to vary the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg