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Pesto salad dressing in a glass jar, with fresh basil, pine nuts, and olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
  • 5 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the basil leaves.
    Fresh basil leaves on a rustic cloth, ideal for healthy recipes and plant-based diets, promoting clean eating and delicious homemade meals.
  • Place basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor.
    Fresh basil leaves and pine nuts in a food processor for healthy homemade pesto.
  • Pulse the mixture until finely chopped.
    Freshly blended green vegetable pesto in a food processor, healthy and nutritious plant-based ingredients.
  • While the processor is running, gradually incorporate lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and olive oil until the dressing achieves a smooth consistency.
    Blending pesto salad dressing in a food processor.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and pulse to combine.
    Pesto salad dressing in a food processor with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the dressing to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
    Green pesto salad dressing in a glass jar.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 27g (42%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 67mg (3%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.