Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
I wanted to make a vinaigrette using the fresh basil I had in the refrigerator so I threw together some basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, canola oil, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, and a bit of sugar together. I loved the vibrant green color – it was beautiful! The vinaigrette turned out tangy and delicious with a wonderful basil flavor. It topped our salad perfectly and was a big hit with all of us, especially my daughter.
How to Make a Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
Combine the fresh basil, parsley, garlic, canola oil, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Blend for several minutes with an immersion blender until it’s well combined and the color is a vibrant green. Set aside and let the flavors mingle for a while before drizzling on a salad. Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Handful of basil leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 4 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tsp sugar to taste
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the fresh basil, parsley, garlic, canola oil, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Blend for several minutes with an immersion blender until it's well combined and the color is a vibrant green. Set aside and let the flavors mingle for a while before drizzling on a salad. Enjoy.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a basil vinaigrette until today. I love it! And I just bought a basil plant so I have plenty of basil to use up! 🙂
I cheated and bought some tonight at fresh & easy. Shhhhhh!!!
I love the color! So vibrant and lovely… I bet it tasted even better!
What a gorgeous vinaigrette, Pam! I just planted a full flat of basil plants that my BF’s mom grew from seedlings. I will definitely be making this vinaigrette! Now, hopefully tomorrow you will post the salad recipe that you used this vinaigrette for? 😉
Pretty vinaigrette, and so healthy and vibrant. I have basil planted in my garden, so I’m bookmarking this. It would be fantastic on pasta salads too!
That is the most beautiful vinaigrette I think I have ever seen. I’m sure your salad was popping with color!
Love the vibrant color of the dressing. I can’t wait until I have loads of basil from my garden. I’ll definitely be making the vinaigrette.
Je aime!!! I love Pam I love soups and love the color!
that color is so vibrant!
i will have to remember this when i’m craving really good mozza with fresh tomatoes as a meal.
My sister hauls in tons of basil every year out of her garden, I am definitely sending her this as a way to use some of it up!
Mi querida Pam …es una hermosa y rica vinagreta te ha quedado de lujo,abrazos hugs,hugs.
Can I ask why you used both Olive Oil and Canola Oil, vs only Olive Oil?
Allison,
What Marjie said below is correct. I also think olive oil can be too flavorful in some vinaigrettes so I tone down the flavor a bit with the canola oil. That way the basil flavor can shine through. I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Pam
For Allison: Olive oil alone thickens up too much to pour when the dressing is chilled.
Pam: This dressing is a perfect reminder that summer will soon be here! I love fresh salad dressings.
You should open a restaurant!
Anything that green HAS to be good! I bet it tastes like summer.
ooh its so pretty! I love the idea of this!! This would be so good on so many things! YUM!
The green color will surely attract eater’s eyes. The photo is fantastic! Perfect captured! I think the White Canoe Dish is dandily chic if you serve this Fresh Basil Vinaigrette individually.
I love the color of the vinaigrette. Sounds delicious and heatlhy.
Superb recipe and lovely clicks
A spring vinaigrette! Love it!
I have plenty of basil growing on the back deck so I know I’ll be trying this, but not as a dressing, probably as a marinade.
Love the look of your site now! And love a homemade salad dressing. It can make a boring salad taste like new.
YUM. made this today and can’t wait to enjoy it on a salad! I know this will be a regular recipe this summer, once my basil plants are growing in full force! Thanks for the recipe!