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Fresh Tomato Basil Vinaigrette: Easy Homemade Dressing Recipe

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This fresh tomato basil vinaigrette is a bright, herby, and rich dressing made with simple ingredients. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect for salads, marinades, or drizzling over roasted veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe tomato (or 1 cup cherry tomatoes), roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Wash and dry the tomato and basil. Roughly chop the tomato into chunks. Remove any thick basil stems and roughly tear the leaves.
  2. Combine in the blender: Add the chopped tomato, basil leaves, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using) to your blender or food processor. Pulse a few times to break everything down.
  3. Stream in the oil: With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the opening in the lid. This helps create a creamy emulsion.
  4. Blend until smooth: Blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the vinaigrette is smooth and vibrant. If it looks too thick, add a tablespoon of water and blend again. If it’s too thin, add a few more basil leaves.
  5. Taste and adjust: Dip a piece of lettuce or a bread crust in and taste. Adjust salt, vinegar, or sweetness as needed.
  6. Strain (optional): If you want a perfectly smooth dressing, pour it through a fine-mesh strainer into your storage jar. Press on the solids with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
  7. Let it rest: Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before using. The flavors meld together and the tomato sweetness really comes through.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for best emulsion. Don’t over-blend the basil to avoid bitterness. The dressing gets better after a few hours in the fridge. Bring to room temperature and shake well before using.

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