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Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Servings: 8
Calories: 268kcal
This honey basil balsamic vinaigrette dressing combines fresh basil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and simple ingredients to make your salads (and more) sing.
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Ingredients
- 3 small garlic cloves (minced very fine, or 3/8 teaspoon dried minced garlic)
- 20 fresh basil leaves (chopped or torn)
- 2 tablespoons honey (see Recipe Notes for alternatives)
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard (see below for substitutions)
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (see Recipe Notes for low carb alternative)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 pinches black pepper
Prepared Mustard Substitute
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 2/3 teaspoons ground yellow mustard
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend garlic, basil, honey, and mustard into a paste.
- Add apple cider vinegar and balsamic and mix completely.
- Add the olive oil slowly, blending while adding.
- Serve.
Alternative Quick Method
- Simply mix all ingredients in a glass container.
- Serve.
Notes
- Substitute 1/4 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar plus 2 teaspoons xylitol or a dash of stevia for the balsamic vinegar for a low carb/keto/THM:S dressing
- The original recipe called for unseasoned rice vinegar but I use apple cider vinegar instead for its extra health benefits.
- You could use about 2 tablespoons dried basil instead of fresh basil.
- I use xylitol, vegetable glycerine, or a 1/32 teaspoon/dash stevia instead of honey for a low-carb/keto option.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 5g