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Pesto Salad Dressing
This Pesto Vinaigrette is super-easy to make, and will add a bright, fresh flavor to your next salad. It's also delicious over roasted veggies, pasta, chicken, and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 136 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup fresh basil leaves (tightly packed; stems removed)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, basil, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and blend until very smooth, about 60 seconds.
- Stop and scrape down the blender, as needed, and once the dressing looks evenly blended, give it a taste and make any adjustments you like. Serve the dressing right away, or store it in an airtight mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will thicken when chilled, so be sure to let it come to room temperature again before serving the leftovers.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for roughly 2 tablespoons of dressing. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- See the FAQ section of this post for substitution ideas & storage tips.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.