Add a burst of flavour to your salad with this simple, nutritious, creamy basil dressing recipe. Made with fresh ingredients, it is perfect for healthy eating options.
Learn how to make a creamy basil herb dressing recipe
This is one of the recipes that evolved over time and became one of my favorites. I took inspiration from creamy avocado cilantro dressing, but with this salad dressing recipe, I occasionally mix the herbs and amounts, depending on what you have on hand and what season you need. I once served it on roasted corn for a corn salad. Very good! It’s one of my go-to things and my favorite thing to date.
I used this fresh basil salad dressing once for my BLT pasta salad and have not used any other dressings since. It’s so bright and fresh, and the perfect creaminess and passionate flavour for that pasta salad recipe. Scroll to the section below for more information on how to use this dressing recipe.
Creamy Basil Dressing Ingredients
This creamy basil salad dressing is the perfect blend of fresh, vibrant herbs and smooth, rich flavors. Made with simple yet delicious ingredients, it brings a burst of aromatic basil combined with the creaminess of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Here is a list of the ingredients you need to make this fun dressing.
Plain Greek Yogurt: Brighten the dressing a little and add some great protein. Alternative: Sour cream mayonnaise: Increases creaminess and gives the dressing a little sour taste. Buttermilk: Thinen the dressing while keeping the dressing tangy and fresh. Fresh herbs: Basil, parsley, dill, chives – everything must be fresh and there are no other options here. Worcestershire Sauce: Adds dressing and tasty Umami undertones to the sour taste. Seasonings: Garlic powder, Onion powder, Kosher salt, Black pepper
Measurements for each ingredient can be found on the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make a Simple Homemade Basil Dressing
This creamy basil dressing recipe is easy to make and is good for you. Perfect for adding flavor to your favorite greens. Let me show you how easy it is to make…
Blend: Add all the dressing ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Note: You can also use a food processor or immersion blender.
Yes, that’s all! Just one step! The recipe cards below also include all of these instructions. You can also print or save recipes.
Storage Tips
Extra salad dressing should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. My favorite way to save it is in a mason jar with a lid. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
What to pair with creamy basil dressing
Of course, this basil dressing is perfect for salads… The green combination tastes great in this dressing. But there’s no need to stop there! It can be used in so many different ways. Here are some ideas:
Marinated chicken or beef spreads in toppings or bread pasta sauce for grilled chicken dipping sauce for fresh vegetables (crudités), roasted potato sandwich toppings scattered over slices of tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese
I’d like to hear how to use this creamy basil dressing! Leave a comment and let us know!
This creamy basil dressing is not only delicious, but also healthy and easy to make. Perfect for salads, dips, or for light rain over grilled vegetables. You’ll want to use this dressing all summer!
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Add a burst of flavour to your salad with this simple, nutritious, creamy basil dressing recipe. Made with fresh ingredients, it is perfect for healthy eating options.
Add all ingredients to the blender and blend all ingredients until smooth.
½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of buttermilk, 1 cup of basil, ¼ cup parsley, 2 teaspoons of dill, ¼ cup chives, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, Kosher salt, Black pepper
calorie: 297kcalComplete nutrition
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