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Pesto Dip
This pesto dip is a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, basil pesto and seasonings that are combined to create a rich and creamy dip in just minutes. The easiest last minute appetizer option that pairs well with bread, veggies or can even be used on a sandwich or as a salad dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
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
- diced tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts optional garnishes
- bread, vegetables and crackers for serving
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.
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Notes
- This recipe will work with both homemade or store bought pesto. I typically use the pesto found in tubs in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. I find that the fresh pesto tastes better than shelf stable pesto.
- You can use low fat versions of mayonnaise and sour cream if you're looking for a healthier option.
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% 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.