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Pesto Salad Dressing


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  • Author: Allison
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup or 8 servings (2 tablespoons each) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This summery, flavourful pesto salad dressing combines basil pesto, lemon, olive oil, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. It’s delicious on simple green salads, pasta salads, potato salads, and more. 


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a glass jar. Secure the lid and shake well to combine. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk well. 
  2. Enjoy immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 

Notes

Creamy variation: For a creamy pesto dressing, add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dressings

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 127
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 152.3 mg
  • Fat: 13.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g