If you're looking for a quick and tasty way to add some flavor to your dishes, look no further than this homemade pesto dressing. Made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice, this dressing is not only delicious but also healthy and nutritious.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, gather all of your ingredients. Make sure your basil leaves are fresh and packed tightly, as this will give your pesto dressing the best flavor. You can also use a food processor to make this recipe easier and quicker to prepare.
Next, add the garlic and pine nuts to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Then, add the basil leaves and pulse until coarsely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then, add the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and pulse until everything is well combined.
You can use this pesto dressing as a sauce for pasta, a marinade for chicken, or a dip for vegetables. It's also great on sandwiches or as a topping for pizza. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.