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Pesto Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Kelly Jensen
This balsamic pesto vinaigrette salad dressing recipe is a bright and fresh sauce made with basil, garlic, greens, and balsamic vinegar!  This pesto with balsamic vinegar is great to toss with fresh pasta, top on garlic bread, or just stir into a soup or risotto.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine American, Italian, Vegan
Servings 8 servings
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor or blender, add all ingredients and pulse on low to combine pesto until it forms a thick dressing. If the pesto becomes too thick, add an additional tablespoon of olive oil to loosen it up. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
  • Enjoy pesto tossed into pasta, on pizzas, or spread thick on garlic bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1014IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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