Name: Basil Pesto Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons raw pine nuts; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon, juiced); 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 4 ounces chopped romaine lettuce; 4 ounces fresh spring greens; 1 DeLallo SaladSavors in Sharp Asiago (shredded Asiago cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts); Basil pesto dressing, to taste

Basil Pesto Salad Dressing

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
Category: Salad dressing
Method: Blended
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan

★★★★★

4.5 from 8 reviews

This simple basil salad dressing takes cues from pesto and pairs marvelously with green salads, Italian/Greek flavors and a variety of bold, summery flavors. Recipe yields about 1/2 cup dressing and keeps well for up to 10 days.

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Ingredients

Basil dressing

1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons raw pine nuts
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon, juiced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Salad as shown

4 ounces chopped romaine lettuce
4 ounces fresh spring greens
1 DeLallo SaladSavors in Sharp Asiago (shredded Asiago cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts)
Basil pesto dressing, to taste

Instructions

In the bowl of your food processor (a blender will probably also work), combine the basil, garlic and pine nuts. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
While the machine is running, drizzle in the olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and blend until smooth. For best flavor, use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Storage suggestions: This dressing is best served immediately, but will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for another day or two.
Change it up: Feel free to play around with the herbs and nuts used in this recipe! Mint or cilantro would be lovely additions or substitutions. The pine nuts blend right into the dressing, which is nice, but you could also experiment with almonds, cashews, pepitas and sunflower seeds.

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Recipe from Cookie and Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/basil-pesto-vinaigrette-recipe/