Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing—a luscious blend of fresh basil, tangy Greek yogurt, and rich Parmesan cheese, brought to life with a hint of garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey for balance. This quick and easy recipe combines the vibrant flavors of classic pesto with a creamy twist, making it the perfect topper for crisp greens, pasta salads, or even a flavorful dip for fresh veggies. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing can be adjusted to your preferred consistency and keeps beautifully in the fridge for all your meal-prep needs. A must-try for pesto lovers seeking a healthier alternative to traditional dressings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1-2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and minced garlic. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
Slowly add the olive oil to the food processor while blending on low speed. Continue until the mixture forms a smooth pesto sauce. Pause and scrape down the sides as needed.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the prepared pesto, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey until well blended.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the dressing is too thick, whisking until your desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the creamy pesto salad dressing over your favorite greens, pasta salad, or as a dip for veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.2 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
