Tomato Basil Dressing
Brighten up your salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls with this vibrant Tomato Basil Dressing—an irresistible combination of fresh, summer flavors! Featuring ripe, juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves blended with silky extra-virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, a hint of garlic, and a touch of honey, this recipe is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook dressing delivers irresistible homemade freshness and creamy texture without any artificial additives. Ideal for meal prep, it keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. It’s a crowd-pleasing vegan option that highlights simple, wholesome ingredients for a burst of garden-inspired flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes and fresh basil leaves thoroughly under cold water.
Remove the stem from the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove.
In a blender or food processor, combine the quartered tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, vinegar, or honey to balance flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake well before serving. Use within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.7 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
