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Basil balsamic vinaigrette in a white pouring jug with a basil sprig on the side.
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5 from 4 votes

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: balsamic, basil
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: dairy free, nut free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian,, Whole30
Servings: 9 Tbsps*
Calories: 60kcal

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

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

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