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Basil Pesto Vinaigrette Dressings

Basil Pesto Vinaigrette Dressings

Why This Basil Pesto Vinaigrette Deserves a Spot in Your Fridge Basil dressings don't get much richer or more flavorful than this, and this pesto vinaigrette proves that classic pesto ingredients genuinely translate into a fantastic salad dressing. Fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and garlic combine for a dressing that tastes like pesto in pourable form.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Gluten-free, Hot Summer Days, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 137
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe keeps things classic letting fresh basil and toasted pine nuts do the flavor work. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Vegan parmesan has genuinely come a long way in recent years with several brands nailing that nutty, salty flavor that makes classic pesto so craveable.

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list manageable. Here's what to grab:
  • Food processor (or high-speed blender)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Glass jar or airtight container, for storage
  • No stove, no complicated equipment. A food processor genuinely handles the entire process in under a minute.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Combine Everything
  2. Add the basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, vegan parmesan, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and sea salt to the drum of a food processor.
  3. Step 2- Pulse and Blend
  4. Pulse to begin combining the ingredients, then turn to medium speed until you reach your desired consistency.
  5. Step 3- Scrape and Re-Blend
  6. Remove the lid and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the drum. Replace the lid and blend again to incorporate any basil leaves stuck to the sides.
  7. Step 4- Serve or Store
  8. Use the pesto dressing right away, or transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's exactly what you're getting per serving, based on 6 total servings from this recipe:
  • Calories- 137 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 1g
  • Protein- 2g
  • Fat- 14g
  • Saturated Fat- 2g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat- 3g
  • Monounsaturated Fat- 8g
  • Sodium- 67mg
  • Potassium- 57mg
  • Fiber- 0.3g
  • Sugar- 0.4g
  • Vitamin A- 246 IU
  • Vitamin C- 3mg
  • Calcium- 59mg
  • Iron- 1mg