Pesto Salad Dressing
This creamy, flavoursome pesto salad dressing is perfect to serve over salads, pasta or potato salad.
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor or high speed blender
- Spatula
- Glass jar or airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- ¼ cup parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the 1 cup fresh basil, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup pine nuts, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup parmesan, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar and Sea salt to the drum of a food processor.
- Pulse to begin to combine ingredients and then turn to a medium speed until you reach your desired consistency.
- Remove the lid from the food processor and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the drum. Replace the lid and blend again to blend in any leaves that may have been stuck to the outside of the drum.
- Use the pesto dressing straight away or transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
- drizzle over rotisserie chicken and fresh salad greens for a quick and easy dinner.
- use to dress potato salads.
- pour over roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg