Whole30 Pesto Vinaigrette
Revitalize your meals with this vibrant, Whole30-friendly Pesto Vinaigrette—an irresistible blend of fresh basil leaves, bold garlic, and zesty lemon juice. Perfectly balanced with red wine vinegar and creamy pine nuts, this dairy-free recipe uses nutritional yeast for a cheesy umami punch while remaining compliant with Whole30 guidelines. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this homemade dressing becomes a star condiment for salads, roasted veggies, or as a flavorful marinade for grilled proteins. Made with extra-virgin olive oil for a silky texture, it's a versatile addition to elevate your healthy eating routine. Easy to make, store, and enjoy, this pesto vinaigrette is both nutritious and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by thoroughly washing the fresh basil leaves under running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
In a food processor, place the basil leaves and peeled garlic cloves. Pulse a few times until the basil and garlic are coarsely chopped.
Add the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
With the food processor running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Continue processing until the mixture becomes smooth and well emulsified.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or container with a lid for storage. Shake well before each use.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy this vinaigrette on salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade for grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.6 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1172 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*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.
