Soy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette
Brighten up your dishes with this Soy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette—a deliciously vibrant twist on traditional pesto! Bursting with the bold flavors of fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts, this dairy-free recipe swaps cheese for nutritional yeast, ensuring an allergen-friendly option without compromising on rich, zesty flavor. A tangy blend of lemon juice and red wine vinegar adds a refreshing kick, while extra virgin olive oil and a touch of water create a silky, pourable consistency perfect for salads, roasted veggies, or grilled protein. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this vegan pesto vinaigrette can be tailored to your ideal thickness and stored in the fridge to elevate meals all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients: wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and peel the garlic cloves.
Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves into a food processor or blender.
Add the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, nutritional yeast, salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture.
Pulse the ingredients a few times to combine them and to break down the basil leaves and garlic.
While the food processor or blender is running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil, allowing the ingredients to emulsify into a smooth sauce.
Add the water and blend the mixture again to achieve your desired consistency. You can adjust the amount of water for a thinner or thicker vinaigrette.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Transfer the Soy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.4 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 602 mg | 13% | |
*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.
