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Simple Fresh Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing

Being the lover of salads and all things leafy greens that I am, I’ve found that a good dressing can make or break your salad experience. I've made this Pesto Salad Dressing several times and have been delighted every time at the burst of fresh and zesty flavor it adds to my salads. It's the right balance of herb and citrus that makes it polished and restaurant-standard. Plus, it's a great way to use up the excess pesto I usually have left after pasta nights!

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Ingredients

number of servings
9
  • 1 Cup fresh basil leaves Added to
  • 12 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated Added to
  • 12 Cup olive oil Added to
  • 14 Cup pine nuts Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to

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Directions

15 min.
1. Step

Start by placing the fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and minced garlic into a food processor. It’s important not to rush this part, take your time to clean and dry your basil leaves properly. Using wet basil leaves can dilute the flavor.

2. Step

Process these ingredients until they consistently form a smooth, green paste — this is your homemade pesto and the star of your dressing. Then, squeeze your lemon into the mix. A little tip from my kitchen, rolling your lemon before squeezing makes it easier to extract juice.

3. Step

Finally, season with salt and pepper. Your Pesto Salad Dressing is ready!

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Simple Fresh Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing

Being the lover of salads and all things leafy greens that I am, I’ve found that a good dressing can make or break your salad experience. I've made this Pesto Salad Dressing several times and have been delighted every time at the burst of fresh and zesty flavor it adds to my salads. It's the right balance of herb and citrus that makes it polished and restaurant-standard. Plus, it's a great way to use up the excess pesto I usually have left after pasta nights!

15
Minutes
9
Number of servings
Directions
1. Step

Start by placing the fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and minced garlic into a food processor. It’s important not to rush this part, take your time to clean and dry your basil leaves properly. Using wet basil leaves can dilute the flavor.

2. Step

Process these ingredients until they consistently form a smooth, green paste — this is your homemade pesto and the star of your dressing. Then, squeeze your lemon into the mix. A little tip from my kitchen, rolling your lemon before squeezing makes it easier to extract juice.

3. Step

Finally, season with salt and pepper. Your Pesto Salad Dressing is ready!

Ingredients
1 Cup
fresh basil leaves
12 Cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
12 Cup
olive oil
14 Cup
pine nuts
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste