The Old Spaghetti Factory Creamy Pesto Dressing
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The Old Spaghetti Factory Creamy Pesto Dressing
Description
This creamy dressing recipe starts by blending mayonnaise and vegetable oil to create an emulsion that forms the dressing base. Romano cheese and crushed dried basil add an umami and herbal pesto character, while minced garlic and salt contribute savory depth. The buttermilk adds tang and thins the dressing to the right consistency, making it creamy yet pourable. A dash of hot pepper sauce introduces a subtle heat that brightens the flavor.
The ingredients are thoroughly mixed and allowed to blend overnight in the refrigerator, which mellows and integrates the flavors fully. The resulting dressing has a rich texture suitable for coating salads or drizzling over vegetables, lending a creamy and fragrant note reminiscent of traditional pesto but in a cold, creamy form.
This dressing works well with simple greens, pasta salads, or as a sauce complementing mild vegetables, providing a creamy and herbal alternative to oil-based dressings.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Romano cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons basil crushed dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- Hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together the mayonnaise and oil.
- Add the cheese, buttermilk, basil, garlic, salt,and hot pepper sauce to your liking. Mix well.
- Cover and allow flavors to blend and mature overnight in your refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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