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Side view of a bowl of tomato basil vinaigrette with a spoon dripping the dressing into a bowl
5 from 2 votes

Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

This tangy and slightly sweet tomato basil vinaigrette only requires a few simple ingredients and tastes great over salad and pasta alike.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Total Cost: $1.34 recipe / $0.34 serving
Servings: 4 2 Tbsp each
Author: Beth - Budget Bytes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste $0.05
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar $0.20
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp sugar $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil $0.96

Instructions

  • Combine the tomato paste, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl or a blender. Whisk or blend until smooth.
  • Begin whisking in the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time, making sure it's fully incorporated before adding more. This allows the oil to emulsify into the tomato mixture, creating a smooth dressing. The dressing may separate slowly as it sits, but a quick whisk before drizzling over your salad will bring it back to a thick mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 191.33kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.23g | Protein: 0.25g | Fat: 21.03g | Sodium: 210.53mg | Fiber: 0.28g