Basil Vinaigrette

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Drizzle this basil salad dressing over sliced tomatoes or cooked green beans. Or toss it into a grain salad for a pop of fresh summertime flavor.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot, peeled and quartered

  • ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Combine shallot, basil, oil, vinegar, honey (or agave), mustard, pepper and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. The vinaigrette will discolor, but will remain flavorful.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
9g Fat
3g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 tablespoons
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 2g 4%
Protein 0g 0%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Vitamin A 227IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 8%
Folate 4mcg 1%
Vitamin K 15mcg 13%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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