Garden Basil Vinaigrette
A vibrant, aromatic Italian-style dressing blending RC Siena Vinaigrette Dressing Mix with sweet basil RC Pesto Sauce, white vinegar, water, sugar, and salad oil.
Yield / Servings
1 Gallon Yield
Category
Dressings / Vinaigrette Dressings
Ingredients
6 Components
RC Siena Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
1 package
Granulated Sugar
1 cup
Cold Water
1 pint
White Vinegar
1 quart
Salad Oil
2½ quarts
RC Pesto Sauce
¼ cup
Preparation Steps
1
Prepare Siena Vinaigrette Base
Prepare 1 package RC Siena Vinaigrette Dressing Mix with 1 cup sugar, 1 pint cold water, 1 quart white vinegar, and 2½ quarts salad oil according to package instructions.
2
Infuse Pesto & Chill
During the final 2 minutes of mixing, add ¼ cup RC Pesto Sauce. Whip on high speed until completely emulsified and uniform in color. Cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours or overnight prior to service.
Chef Notes & Menu Applications
Herbal Italian Signature: Infusing RC Pesto Sauce into Italian vinaigrette adds rich basil aroma, garlic notes, and parmesan depth without turning cloudy or separating.
Plating Ideas: Perfect for tossing Caprese salads with fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes, drizzling over grilled vegetables, or marinating chicken breasts and shrimp skewers before grilling.