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Honey Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette Dressings

A quick note before diving in: the reference version of this recipe called for honey, which isn't vegan, and it also left out basil entirely despite "Basil" being right there in the title. This version swaps in maple syrup and adds real fresh basil, so the recipe genuinely delivers on its own name.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Gluten-free, Salad, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe keeps things simple letting balsamic vinegar and fresh basil do the flavor work. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • A pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil genuinely makes this dressing feel complete. Without it this is just a basic balsamic vinaigrette the basil is what earns this recipe its name.

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list about as short as it gets. Here's what to grab:
  • Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife (for chopping the basil)
  • No blender, no stove, no complicated equipment. A mason jar genuinely handles the entire process.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Combine the Ingredients
  2. Put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, chopped basil, salt, and pepper into a mason jar.
  3. Step 2- Shake It Together
  4. Tightly close the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds or more, until the dressing thickens and emulsifies.
  5. Step 3- Store or Serve
  6. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for later.
  7. That's genuinely the entire process. Two simple steps, and you've got a dressing that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's an exactly what you're getting per serving, based on 8 total servings (about 2 tablespoons each) from this recipe:
  • Calories- approximately 175 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 4g
  • Protein- 1g
  • Fat- 18g
  • Saturated Fat- 2g
  • Sodium- 46mg
  • Potassium- 12mg
  • Sugar- 4g
  • Calcium- 3mg
  • Iron- 1mg