Keto Pesto Vinaigrette
Elevate your salads and dishes with this vibrant Keto Pesto Vinaigrette, a low-carb, flavor-packed dressing that's perfect for ketogenic lifestyles. This recipe blends the classic bold flavors of fresh basil, creamy Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic with the tangy zest of lemon juice and white wine vinegar, creating a luscious vinaigrette that's both refreshing and indulgent. Pine nuts add a subtle nutty richness, while extra virgin olive oil brings it all together in a silky and smooth emulsion. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is ideal for tossing with crisp greens, drizzling over grilled meats, or enhancing roasted vegetables. Store it in the fridge to let the flavors mingle for a deeper taste sensation—you won’t believe how easy and delicious eating keto can be! Keywords: keto vinaigrette recipe, pesto salad dressing, low-carb dressing, easy keto recipes, basil vinaigrette.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 2 medium Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped and well combined.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar to the basil mixture. Pulse a few more times to mix the ingredients.
While the food processor is running, slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is well emulsified and reaches a smooth, creamy texture.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pulse briefly to blend the seasoning into the mixture.
Transfer the vinaigrette to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Allow the flavors to develop for at least 30 minutes before serving for best results.
Shake well before using. Enjoy this Keto Pesto Vinaigrette with fresh salad greens, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.9 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1523 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 6% | |
*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.
