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Balsamic basil dressing in a jar next to a tomato salad.
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Balsamic Basil Dressing

This easy homemade salad dressing tastes like summer on a plate! You'll love it drizzled over a plate of summer tomatoes!
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 136kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 5-7 basil leaves fresh
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Juice the lime and pour the juice into a lidded jar.
  • Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and roll together cigar style. Use your knife to cut them into thin strips. Add to jar.
  • Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar to jar with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Close the lid tightly and shake to combine. Open and taste, adjusting salt and pepper.

Notes

The recipe calls for balsamic vinegar which creates a sweet dressing with the basil.  You can substitute a white balsamic or a red or white wine vinegar - or use your favorite vinegar

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg