Best Fresh Basil Salad Dressing Recipes
GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO-SWEET ONION SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL DRESSING AND CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar, basil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Can be made 2 hours in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.
- Combine the corn kernels, onion and tomato in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Top with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with basil sprigs just before serving. Salad can be made 1 day in advance and served cold or at room temperature.
PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL + SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING
Steps:
- Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 20 minutes or so, until softened. Drain. Toss all the ingredients into a food processor or blender until the tomatoes are good and chopped up and you have a chunky sort of dressing. assembling the pasta salad along with the parmesan. Toss with the cooked drained pasta while hot, adding the dressing at the same time. Serve at room temperature.
TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL DRESSING
This simple, yet terrific salad is served at Kariwak Village Hotel in Tobago. The recipe was featured in "Island Life" magazine. Delicious.
Provided by WizzyTheStick
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together except oil and basil.
- Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in basil.
- Arrange tomato slices on a salad plate and spoon dressing over slices.
- Cover and chill.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- If you desire serve over fresh bed of lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 73.1, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 1.5
FRESH BASIL SALAD DRESSING
My sour cream and basil dressing has fancy bistro flavor. We serve it with salad; it's also a tasty addition to baked potatoes, bread salads and veggies. -Deborah Comeaux, Pocomoke City, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the basil, onion and garlic in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
FRESH LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Fresh Lemon Basil Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KateL
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix together and chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 299.1, Carbohydrate 3.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.1
FRESH BASIL AND BALSAMIC LOW FAT SALAD DRESSING
This recipe makes enough dressing for a week's worth of salads for a family of 4. You will need a 1 quart jar with a tight-fitting lid. Adapted from a recipe by Lynne Rossetto Kasper .
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel the onion and garlic cloves then mince together with the fresh basil leaves. Put in a jar and add remaining ingredients. Shake up and season as needed with salt and pepper. Store in a cool place. Each night simply shake it up and pour over a salad.
- Variations:
- For Thai-style dressing that is good over rice noodles, grains or vegetable salads, blend 1/2 cup dressing with 1 tbls. minced fresh chile, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, 1 tbls. brown sugar, 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.
- For ranch dressing: blend 1/3 cup of dressing with 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1106.8, Fat 110.2, SaturatedFat 15.1, Sodium 711.1, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 18, Protein 4.7
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