Nutrient-Focused Diets Low-Sodium Recipes Low-Sodium Salad Recipes Low-Sodium Salad Dressing Recipes Basil Vinaigrette 5.0 (5) 5 Reviews 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. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 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 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 96 Calories 9g Fat 3g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.