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pesto dressing

Pesto Dressing

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Unleash the deliciousness of fresh basil, nutty goodness, and zesty lemon in this enchanting Pesto Dressing recipe 🌱🍋. Perfectly versatile, it adds a burst of flavor to salads, pastas, and beyond! Drizzle it on, toss it in, and elevate your culinary creations with every spoonful. Get ready to savor a taste that’s simply divine and uniquely yours. Embrace the art of homemade flavor with this green-hued masterpiece!

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for a non-vegan version)
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese (if using), and peeled garlic cloves.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are roughly chopped and well combined.
With the food processor or blender running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth and well blended.
Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend again until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the pesto dressing to a jar or airtight container.