Basil contains numerous vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus it tastes amazing! Added to this simple dressing, it packs a ton of flavor with minimal effort. Using this creamy basil salad dressing is like adding a dash of summertime to your salad!

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: N/A

Stage: 1 | 2

Ingredients

1/3 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1 tsp fresh lime juice
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 TBSP Walden Farms Amazin’ Mayo
2 TBSP olive oil

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the vinegar, garlic, basil, lime juice, mayo, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Process until smooth.
2. With the blender on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil (through the opening in the lid) until the dressing comes together and the oil has been fully incorporated.
3. Serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Creamy Basil Salad Dressing Tips

Use it as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies and our Turkey and Zucchini Poppers or Healthy Turkey Meatballs!

Top cauliflower rice or our Spinach Risotto with a dollop of this creamy basil salad dressing.

Use it in place of pesto in our Pesto Pasta Salad recipe.

Replace the mustard with a light drizzle of this dressing in our Quick and Easy Lunch Wraps.

SSG Notes (per serving)

Daily oil: 1
Extras: 1