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Description
A simple and flavorful pesto dressing perfect for salads, pasta, or as a dip.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine basil, Parmesan, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while processing until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- Substitute pine nuts with walnuts if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg