Basil Balsamic Dressing (Oil-Free!)
A simple oil-free basil balsamic dressing made with balsamic vinegar, pure maple syrup, white miso, garlic and fresh basil. Blend until smooth and use immediately or chill to let flavors meld.
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Jar or container
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/4 cupbalsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp.pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp.water
- 2 tsp.Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp.white miso
- 1 clovegarlic minced
- 1 Tbsp.fresh basil chopped(or more)
Instructions
Instructions
- Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 Tbsp water, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp white miso, and 1 minced garlic clove to a small high‑speed blender (e.g., NutriBullet).
- Blend for 15–20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth.
- Add 1 Tbsp fresh chopped basil. Pulse the blender a few times (about 3–5 short pulses) to break down and incorporate the basil—avoid over‑blending, which will turn the dressing a greenish hue.
- Taste and adjust: add more basil for herbiness or more maple syrup for sweetness if desired.
- Transfer to a jar or container and use immediately, or refrigerate to allow the flavors to combine further.
Notes
Notes
Thickness:
This dressing is very thin as written. For a thicker consistency, add 1-2 tsp. chia seeds before blending. It will gradually thicken as it sits.
Make it creamy:
Add up to 1/4 cup
hummus
before blending.
Make it sweeter:
Add more maple syrup for sweetness and to reduce the tanginess.
Yield:
Recipe makes about 1/2 cup dressing.
Thickness:
This dressing is very thin as written. For a thicker consistency, add 1-2 tsp. chia seeds before blending. It will gradually thicken as it sits.
Make it creamy:
Add up to 1/4 cup
hummus
before blending.
Make it sweeter:
Add more maple syrup for sweetness and to reduce the tanginess.
Yield:
Recipe makes about 1/2 cup dressing.