Creamy Basil Salad Dressing Recipe: A Pop of Freshness for Salads Salads Sauces/Condiments Farm to Table Recipe

If your basil plants are thriving right now, do we have a recipe for you! Basil has such a refreshing, bright taste. Whipped into a creamy salad dressing, basil adds so much freshness to salad greens. 

Creamy basil dressing takes about five minutes to whip up in a blender. All you need to make this creamy salad dressing is mayonnaise, fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, vinegar, garlic and olive oil. Blend it up and drizzle away on those salad greens.

This easy, creamy basil salad dressing recipe can also be used as a dip for fried cheese, toasted ravioli or used to dress pasta salads.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil

Helpful Products

• Blender
• Salad Dressing Cruets
• Salt and Pepper

Recipe Notes

• Use whatever vinegar you enjoy in this salad dressing. 

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the mayonnaise, basil, parsley, vinegar and garlic into a blender. Pulse until combined.
2. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. 

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