Basil Vinaigrette

14 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 5 min

“This dressing is great with artichoke and asparagus salad, and it's one of the easiest recipes I have! Using a good quality olive oil makes a big difference in this dressing.” - by Richard

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup roasted garlic
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cups olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 3.5 cups

Directions

In a blender, combine the basil, garlic, cheese and vinegar. Slowly blend in the oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
367 cal
18%

Fat
40.7 g
63%

Carbs
1.4 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (14)

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Jillian

May. 19, 2010

"Very nice vinaigrette because of the use of fresh basil, but very heavy on the oil. I cut the recipe in half and used less than half the amount of oil. Start off with a small amount of oil and add i..." See moret according to your tastes and you'll have a nice dressing."

DONNAKAPLAN

Oct. 4, 2003

"Excellent flavor! I used red-wine vinegar instead of baslamic and had to increase the vinegar just a little to suit my sour taste. But, I am getting rave reviews! Thanks Richard for sharing the rec..." See moreipe."

STEPSWA

Jan. 17, 2005

"I loved this dressing! It looks a little dark and not so appealing once it is mixed up, but it tastes wonderful over just a basic salad. A good salad dressing to go with a beef dish...." See more"

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