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Scooping basil balsamic dressing from a jar.

Basil balsamic dressing

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AuthorMilena M
One recipe, many uses. This basil balsamic dressing is super versatile, easy to make, and delicious. Mix it with a salad, veggies, or drizzle over grilled meat. Add big flavor with minimum effort.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Servings100 grams, 1/2 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 8 grams fresh basil
  • 42 grams olive oil, 3 tablespoons
  • 48 grams balsamic, 3 tablespoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, more or less to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 21 grams honey, 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Chop the basil.
    8 grams fresh basil
  2. In a bowl, whisk the other ingredients.
    42 grams olive oil, 48 grams balsamic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 21 grams honey
  3. Add the chopped basil to the dressing and whisk until incorporated. Alternatively, you can add everything to a food processor or small blender and blend until smooth.
    Also, instead of whisking, you can add all the ingredients in a jar and vigorously shake it until it has a cohesive, smooth consistency.
    Use as needed. Store in the fridge.

Notes

  • Chop the basil. I prefer to chop the basil by hand. You can also use a food processor or mini blender to make it smoother.
  • Shake. Shake. Shake. It's normal for the dressing to separate as it sits. The easiest way to mix all the ingredients is to place the dressing in a jar and vigorously shake it for a few seconds.
  • Good-quality ingredients. Make sure the olive oil and balsamic taste good. The basil is fresh, and the honey is real.
This basil garlic dressing can be easily adjusted to your liking. Instead of the basil, you can use fresh parsley, mint, or chives. You can skip the garlic if you don't like it. The honey can also be left out, but the dressing will have a more acidic flavor. If you don't like olive oil, you can use grapeseed oil instead. Instead of honey, use maple syrup.
If you like spicy food, add some chili flakes for extra heat. Adding sesame seeds or chopped nuts will add an extra crunch, texture, and visual appeal. Changing too many of the ingredients will result in a different type of dressing and flavor.