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Elevate your salad game with this refreshing basil vinaigrette, which combines vibrant basil, tangy red wine vinegar and zesty mustard. This basil vinaigrette recipe transforms ordinary greens into a light, sensational, satisfying dish. Use it to dress up crisp green salads<\/a> or grilled vegetable recipes<\/a>, drizzle it over fresh tomato slices and creamy mozzarella cheese or serve it as a dip for fresh-baked focaccia.<\/p>\n Made with mostly dried herbs and spices, this basil vinaigrette salad dressing is suitable for any time of year and any occasion. You don’t need special equipment\u2014just a jar with a tight-fitting lid, which you can also use to store the basil vinaigrette. A little elbow grease for shaking it helps too!<\/p>\n In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and shake vigorously until well blended.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Add olive oil a little at a time. The slower you go, the more emulsified the mixture and the smoother the texture!<\/p>\n Drizzle your basil vinaigrette over salad greens.<\/p>\n Store this basil vinaigrette in a glass jar with a tightly fitted lid in the refrigerator. It will last up to two weeks. If the vinaigrette separates during storage, gently shake the covered jar before using it. Fresh basil will turn brown in the fridge, so stick to the dried herb, or add the chopped fresh basil leaves each time you serve the salad dressing.<\/p>\n When making this vinaigrette<\/a>, avoid using the wrong ratio of oil to acid (stick to the 3-to-1 rule), not blending the ingredients enough and skipping emulsifiers like honey or mustard. Taste your dressing before serving, and adjust any seasoning or ingredients as needed.<\/p>\n The best ratio for vinaigrette is three parts oil to one part vinegar (or acid like lemon juice). A little mustard or honey can also act as an emulsifier, keeping your dressing’s ingredients combined longer and coating your greens more consistently.<\/p>\n Whip up a batch of this basil vinaigrette for any occasion. Its simplicity pairs exceptionally well with everything from side salads<\/a> to the most complicated dishes. Add it to your favorite caprese salad<\/a> recipe, or drizzle it over grilled or roasted vegetables, some fresh pasta or rice.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whisk together zesty basil, tangy red wine vinegar, mustard and olive oil for this vibrant basil vinaigrette. 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