Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
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Basil Vinaigrette

By: Richard 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3.5 cups
 

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 367 | Total Fat: 40.7g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very nice vinaigrette because of the use of fresh basil, but very heavy on the oil. I cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by DONNAKAPLAN   view full review
Excellent flavor! I used red-wine vinegar instead of baslamic and had to increase the vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by STEPSWA   view full review
I loved this dressing! It looks a little dark and not so appealing once it is mixed up, but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Great salad dressing Richard! I cut back the oil by half, yet still used the same amounts of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by crazycatlady - "CCL" Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved LOVED LOVED the fresh basil! I doubled the vinegar (white balsamic) and added the juice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2005 by AGLAIA369   view full review
Super easy to make and very delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2004 by MONICA213   view full review
Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by DJH   view full review
I cut the oil to only half a cup and added a few tablespoons of lemon juice. After this was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by abbiferris   view full review
The roasted garlic is an interesting idea,if you have time. I used raw. The ratio of oil to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2007 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
Way too much oil. Needed more vinegar. Mixing it the blender made it very pesto-y. It turned...

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