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Homemade Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

August 4, 2014 4 Comments

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I love basil SO much. It’s by far my favorite herb. Whenever I order pizza, I always request extra basil because it pairs so perfectly with marinara sauce. That’s probably why I love this new Tomato Basil Vinaigrette recipe so much. Tomatoes and basil are a winning competition and this homemade vinaigrette is perfect for spring and summer.

Homemade Tomato Basil Vinaigrette Ingredients | littlechefbigappetite.com

I purchased a large bunch of fresh basil at Whole Foods this weekend to use in a summer pasta dish. I had plenty leftover, so I was able to experiment a bit with a basil vinaigrette. We eat salads often, so I like to change up the dressings regularly. Otherwise, salads can get boring, fast.

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If you love caprese salads, you’ll love this Tomato Basil Vinaigrette. Tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, shallots, and balsamic vinegar are blended together to create a delightful, fresh vinaigrette. I highly recommend using the most flavorful cherry tomatoes you can find for this recipe. You only need five, but the sweeter they are, the better.

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I served this Tomato Basil Vinaigrette over a mixed green salad with roasted red peppers and feta, but I think the possibilities are endless!

 

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Homemade Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Balsamic, Basil, cherry tomatoes, Salad Dressing
Servings: 2
Author: Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)
Ingredients
  • 5 cherry tomatoes*
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons shallot
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper
Instructions
  1. In a mini food processor or blender, combine the tomatoes, basil, balsamic, shallot, garlic, dijon, and honey. Blend for about 30 seconds. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender half way through and continue blending. Add the olive oil and blend for about 10 more seconds or until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

*Use the best cherry tomatoes you can find. The sweeter, the better.

 

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  1. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron

    August 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Yum, sounds like a delicious vinaigrette! I try every summer to grow basil, but somehow it never seems to make it…so sad.

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      August 5, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Denise, me too! I don’t exactly have a green thumb…

      Reply
  2. Meredith

    August 5, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    MMMMM TBM-balsamic is one of my all-time favorite snacks/appetizers, so I definitely need to make this dressing!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      August 6, 2014 at 9:49 am

      I hope you love it, Mer!

      Reply

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