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This was excellent! Used it on a riff of your Trader Joe’s turkey sandwich…was a last minute dinner and I used what I had…sautéed chicken, sun dried tomato pesto from the store, sourdough bread and THIS SAUCE! Sooooo yummy…the basil sauce was the star! Really love the punch of garlic! Fabulous !
Kim
This creamy basil sauce is going on EV-ER-Y-THING in my life: sandwiches, eggs, grilled chicken and veggies, dipped with chips?! It’s so good, packed with green goodness, it’s beautifully summery, and I’m doing the most with it.
In This Post: Everything You Need For Basil Sauce
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How To Make This Basil Sauce
Step 1: Get All Your Ingredients Ready
You can use a blender, food processor, or a mini-chopper-type gadget. I love this mini-chopper (affiliate link). It’s not meant for sauces necessarily, but I use it all the time because it’s super compact.
Step 2: Blend Your Basil Sauce
That’s it! Just blend, taste, and adjust!
This sauce can be a bit chunky / textured, so keep it going until it has the consistency you want. I prefer something right before completely pureed – where it has just barely noticeable flecks of herbs, but it’s mostly smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Put It On All Your Yummy Things
Like so. (Here’s that recipe.)
Lindsay’s Notes
Ooh baby. Basil, chives, garlic, and a tiny hit of oregano all in a creamy, salty, bright green sauce – I love this so much.
The first time I made this, my toddler (who mostly just eats crackers) found a spatula and just sat at the counter licking the remnants of the sauce out of the blender with me. And I hear that from a lot of people – many kids seem to be very into this for unknown reasons. Sometimes it just hits right, ya know? A+ for that experience.
My favorite thing about this sauce, besides that it tastes like heaven, is that makes healthy-ish eating something I really, actually look forward to.
Baked salmon goes up about 100 notches in my book when smothered in this creamy green sauce. Same goes for shrimp, chicken, and a big fresh salad or lots of roasted veggies.
This will not be the last we see of this sauce, which is why I decided to give it its own post on POY. Welcome home, little basil sauce.
Things You Could Put It On
The possibilities! They are endless.
- Trader Joe’s Focaccia Turkey Sandwich – this would be perfect in place of the pesto mayo.
- The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich – okay as a sauce on this?! yes.
- Cashew Crunch Salad – as a dressing!
- Chopped Salad Pizza – I’m imagining this smothered all over it, and I like this idea so much that I’m going to make it for dinner tonight.
- Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini – a little side bowl to dunk some of those crispy zucchini in.
- Lemon Herb Pasta Salad – I’ve seen a few of you doing pasta salad with this sauce on Instagram and it looks amazing.
- BLT Panzanella Salad – BLT flaves plus basil sauce is a match made in heaven.
Very Incredible Basil Sauce
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings of sauce 1x
Description
Punchy, salty, bright green sauce packed with fresh basil, chives, garlic, and a bit of oregano. This sauce can be poured out just about anything!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
- 1 small bunch of fresh chives (can sub green onions)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, but very good)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup mayo (more as needed to keep it creamy)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- pinch of salt, to taste (add this at the end, after you taste it so you can see if you actually want it or not – I always do, but I love salt!)
Instructions
- Place all your sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. (I use this mini chopper for the vast majority of my sauces because it’s nice and compact!)
- Blend until you get your desired consistency – I usually go for an almost-completely-smooth texture that is flecked with small bits of herbs.
Notes
Taste and adjust! More lemon juice will wake it up, Parmesan adds more umami and saltiness, and if it gets too salty for you, add a bit more mayo to dilute the pungency a bit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: basil sauce, basil dressing
Frequently Asked Questions For Basil Sauce
I’ve seen some people on Instagram say they used Greek yogurt and liked it. I haven’t made it this way and I know I wouldn’t like it with Greek yogurt because it’s so tangy and has a different flavor. BUT, if you’re okay with it being a bit different than the original, I think Greek yogurt could work!
Vegan mayo has no eggs and tastes great! That’s what I’d use!
I usually keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Yes! Use vegan mayo and vegan Parmesan! If you can’t find vegan Parmesan, just throw in a bit of extra salt to compensate for the change in flavor. And if you don’t want to use vegan mayo, try using an avocado like we did in this avocado mojo sauce.
I would not recommend freezing this.
This basil sauce sounds incredibly flavorful! The fresh herbs, garlic, Parmesan, and lemon must give it such a punchy finish. It also makes me think of how much a good sauce can elevate a meal, just like the variety of Chipotle Menu sauces that add an extra layer of flavor to different dishes.
Delicious! I used basil and chives from my container garden, vegan mayo and vegan parmesan, and slathered it on my vegan burger!
Delicious! My husband told me 5 times, “That sauce was awesome!” This means, “Make more.”
Absolutely💯%! I topped zucchini noodles with this sauce…next level flavor! Thank you!
This basil sauce is DELICIOUS! I made a double batch, and I’m so glad I did. We paired it with your air fryer salmon, which we ate with rice, sweet potatoes, and green beans. The sauce is great for dipping baby carrots in. Would also be yummy with rotisserie chicken!
“That sounds absolutely delicious! 😍 Love how you improvised with what you had—sautéed chicken and sun-dried tomato pesto sound like a perfect match! And so glad you enjoyed the basil sauce! 🌿🧄 Thanks for sharing your take on it! 😊”
I just made steamed fish and red potatoes for dinner tonight and added some amino acid filled soy sauce to it. But being that you mentioned this Basil sauce, I may have to look into this “momentarily.” 🙂
I made this and it’s delicious! I’d love to try it with Greek yogurt.
Delicious on literally everything! A must make.
This basil sauce looks amazing! 😍 I love how you can use it on so many different foods. I can’t wait to try it on my sandwiches and grilled chicken. Thanks for sharing such a tasty recipe!
This basil sauce looks amazing! 😍 I love how you can use it on so many different foods. I can’t wait to try it on my sandwiches and grilled chicken. Thanks for sharing such a tasty recipe! 🌿🍽️
The possibilities! They are endless.
This Very Incredible Basil Sauce sounds like a must-try! It’s amazing how something so simple can elevate any dish, just like adding a twist to your BitLife gameplay can make it even more fun. Imagine enjoying this fresh, zesty sauce while planning your next virtual career or life choices in BitLife—what a perfect combo for a relaxing day! You can check the game on blifeapk website
This basil sauce recipe is fantastic! It’s so versatile and can elevate any dish. I tried it on a simple chicken sandwich, and it transformed the whole meal. The garlic and fresh herbs give it such a vibrant flavor. Definitely a new favorite in our house! 🥰🌿
I will sum this sauce up in 5 words:
Died and Went to Heaven.
This basil sauce recipe is a game-changer! Thanks for simplifying the process and recommending the mini-chopper. It’s become my go-to kitchen tool for its efficiency. Can’t wait to elevate my dishes with this flavorful sauce. Cheers to delicious cooking!
Good food is the secret to good health. Have good physical health. This was excellent! Used it on a riff of your Trader Joe’s turkey sandwich…was a last-minute dinner and I used what I had…sautéed chicken, sun-dried tomato pesto from the store, sourdough bread, and THIS SAUCE!
Sooooo yummy…the basil sauce was the star! Love the punch of garlic! Fabulous!
Absolutely love this punchy basil sauce! The blend of fresh basil, chives, garlic, and just a hint of oregano creates a burst of flavor that complements any dish perfectly. Can’t get enough of it on everything from sandwiches to grilled chicken. A definite must-try for all basil enthusiasts! – Bobby Cartwright
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I just made steamed fish and red potatoes for dinner tonight and added some amino acid filled soy sauce to it. But being that you mentioned this Basil sauce, I may have to look into this “momentarily.” 🙂
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This sauce proved to be incredibly versatile, elevating tonight’s chicken sandwich to perfection! I’ll definitely be making it again.
Lindsay! OMG! I made a potato salad with this sauce, plus extra basil and chives from my garden and it’s the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Hands down! This sauce was enough to dress a few pounds of Yukon Golds. I heavily seasoned the water, so the salad doesn’t even need more salt. I’m serving it with your seasoned salmon (from the OG basil sauce recipe), rice, green salad, and some broccoli. It’s the queen of the feast! Thank you for these recipes that you pour your heart and soul into. This mama is so grateful. 🙂
Love that, Christine!
This stuff is so so good! Like basil Caesar dressing. 😋
It sounds like the perfect way to add a bit of brightness and flavor to any dish.
Made this yesterday with the substitution of scallion greens – really good, I can imagine it with other herbs and part Greek yogurt instead of all mayo.