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Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 9 Filed Under: Dressings & Vinaigrettes

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Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette is aromatic and flavourful perfect for adding some rich flavour to salads or as a marinade for chicken and pork.

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BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE IN A WHITE JUG WITH A SPRIG OF BASIL ON THE SIDE

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More On Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegar is dark brown vinegar traditionally made in Italy from unfiltered, unfermented grape juice. The difference with other kinds of vinegar is that it is made from pressed grapes and aged like wine rather than being made from fermented alcohol.

For an authentic balsamic always look to Modena or Reggio Emilia. The older the vinegar the sweeter and more syrupy it is.

What can I use instead of balsamic?

Balsamic vinegar is readily available in most supermarkets, however, if you find you have run out then it can easily be substituted with red wine vinegar with a teaspoon of brown sugar or a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup added to sweeten it.

You Will Need

LABELLED INGREDIENTS TO MAKE BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

How to Make It

In a blender

  1. Place all dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender and season.
  2. Blitz the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  4. Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge.

In a glass container

  1. Wash the basil leaves, shake and pat dry then roughly chop.
  2. Place everything In a glass jar, season and shake well to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  4. Seal the container and store in the fridge.
CHOPPING BASIL ON WOODEN BOARD WITH A KNIFE
CHOP BASIL LEAVES
BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS IN BLENDE
ADD INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER
BLITZED BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE IN BLENDER
BLITZ WELL TO COMBINE

How Much Does It Make?

This recipe makes approximately ¾ cup of dressing or nine tablespoons which is enough for one large salad that serves six. The nutritional information has been calculated per tablespoon.

How Long Can I Store It For?

If you keep your Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette in a sealed glass container and store it in the fridge it should keep for 2-3 days. 

We Have Used It On

Roasted Baby Vine Cap Salad which you will find in our upcoming Summer Salads Book.

baby vine cap salad in a white bowl with basil garnish on the side
BABY VINE CAP SALAD

Or Use It as an Alternative Dressing on

SPINACH ARUGULA SALAD ON A WHITE PLATE WITH GREENS SCATTERED AROUND
SPINACH ARUGULA SALAD
MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD
MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD

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BASIL BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE IN A WHITE JUG WITH A SPRIG OF BASIL ON THE SIDE

Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette is an aromatic and flavourful recipe to add some rich flavour for salads or as a marinade for chicken and pork.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: balsamic, basil
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: dairy free, nut free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian,, Whole30
Servings: 9 Tbsps*
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Equipment
  • High Speed Blender or Small Food Processor
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup basil leaves chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Sea salt and cracked pepper
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Place all dressing ingredients in a high speed blender and season.
  • Blitz the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Notes

*This recipe makes approximately ¾ cup of dressing or nine tablespoons which is enough for one large that serves six. The nutritional information has been calculated per tablespoon.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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