Pesto Salad Dressing
This basil pesto salad dressing recipe is loaded with rich flavor and so much healthier than traditional dressing recipes.
Servings: 12
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup shaved parmesan
- juice of 1 lemon about ¼ cup
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped basil ~½ inch pieces
- zest of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmesan, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, basil, lemon zest, pine nuts, garlic clove, black pepper, and salt into a blender.
- Blend ingredients until smooth.
- If serving chilled, place the dressing in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Shake well, then serve. Otherwise, you may serve immediately.
Notes
- Shake or stir the dressing before each use
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for best flavor.
- Make sure to blend all the ingredients together until it has a smooth consistency.
- Yields: About 1 ½ cups Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.2mg