Basil season is over here in Michigan and what better way to use this flavorful herb than in a vinaigrette. Saying goodbye to summer…
Creamy Basil Dressing
- 1 cup fresh basil, packed
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 2-4 tbsp. Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + more to get the right consistency (I use a higher quality olive oil for salad dressings)
- salt and pepper to taste
- could add a touch of lemon juice (optional)
To roast the garlic: cut off the top of the garlic and place the head of garlic on a piece of foil; sprinkle with olive oil and add a little salt and pepper. Close it up and bake in a 400°F oven for 45-60 minutes. Allow to cool and squeeze out the delicious roasted cloves. Mash and add to your recipe.
Combine the first four ingredients in a blender; slowly add the oil. Adjust seasonings for taste and add more oil to get the right consistency.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
I served this salad with a Paradiso Reserve, Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Pizza…
I am going to try this one, lovely color. Bet it would be fantastic on slices of the last of the summer tomatoes.
Thanks Liz – I hope you can try it. I used up the last of my basil to make it. I will be starting sprouts soon so I can continue to enjoy basil on a smaller scale until next year 🙂
What a great idea Judi!
Thanks Antonia!
A perfect way to use basil, love the Parmesan cheese in the dressing! 🙂 Happy FF!
Thanks Petra – I was trying to use up the basil I had left. Parmesan is always good 🙂
I’ve had to put y basil to bed too. So sad. This vinaigrette looks delicious, especially with my favorite cheese!
Thanks Julie – so sad to not have a big supply of basil. I am going to plant some using my gro-lights 🙂
What a lovely dressing; especially with the roasted garlic!! Would love this on my salad any time or even in my sandwiches!! Thanks for bringing it to the party at Fiesta Friday 🙂 🙂
Thanks Vanitha – roasted garlic adds a lot to recipes 🙂
Nice, Judi! My basil is all seedy, but I can still find a few nice leaves here and there. It might change tonight though. It’s gotten chilly all of a sudden!
Thanks Angie 🙂
Your creamy basil dressing would be perfect drizzled over a fresh tomato and mozzarella caprese salad.