Pesto Dip
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5
Pesto Dip
Description
The Pesto Dip uses a base of mayonnaise and sour cream for a rich, creamy texture, blended with basil pesto to provide a bright herbal flavor. Minced garlic and lemon juice add pungency and acidity, balanced by salt and black pepper. The dip is stirred until smooth and can be served immediately or chilled to meld flavors.
The optional garnishes—extra pesto swirls, diced fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, and toasted pine nuts—add freshness, color, and crunch. This dip is suitable as an appetizer or snack accompaniment, complementing breads, crackers, and raw vegetables for dipping.
Homemade or store-bought refrigerated pesto may be used, with fresh pesto preferred for flavor. Low-fat versions of mayonnaise and sour cream can be substituted for a lighter dip. The dip stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup basil pesto plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- tomato optional garnishes, diced tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts
- basil
- pine nut
- bread for serving
- vegetable
- Cracker
Instructions
- Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, pesto, salt, pepper, lemon juice and garlic in a medium bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
- Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Before serving, garnish if desired with a swirl of pesto, diced tomatoes, basil leaves and pine nuts.
- Serve with assorted breads, crackers and vegetables as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh refrigerated pesto for best flavor, though store-bought is acceptable.
- Low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream can be used to reduce fat content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 577IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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