Garlic and Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
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Garlic and Basil Vinaigrette

By: pianocook 
"This delicious dressing instantly became my favorite. It is fast and very easy to make."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine the basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese in a blender. Blend until ingredients form a paste. Slowly pour olive oil into the mixture and continue to blend until smooth.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 176 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by texascook   view full review
Okay I really hate to give a recipe a bad review espically if we just didn't care for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is VERY thick as written. You have to play with the ingredients as stated. I had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2008 by CookinginFL   view full review
Everyone loved this! Had with a simple salad of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Since I scaled this down to just two servings, I was unable to prepare this using a blender as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by Chef in the Making   view full review
This vinaigrette was delicious! I loved the balsamic vinager in it! and the basil gave it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by MISSROBIN28   view full review
This is an EXCELLENT salad dressing, but it IS very thick. As I was pouring it into a 'Good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by bravencrazygirl   view full review
This was great. I'll never buy a store brand again!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Beverly   view full review
As a salad dressing, way too thick...as a spread for grilled chicken, roasted peppers, fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by heidij   view full review
Very good, I added about 1/4 cup of brown sugar, to cut the vinegar a bit.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by Cookie's Mom   view full review
Great recipe! Didn't adjust a thing. I can't wait till lunch tomorrow!!! :)

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