Dairy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and zesty Dairy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette, a plant-based twist on the classic pesto dressing! Bursting with the fresh, herby flavors of basil and parsley, this recipe swaps out traditional dairy ingredients for nutritional yeast, delivering a subtle cheesy note while keeping it completely vegan. Toasty pine nuts, zippy lemon juice, and a splash of white wine vinegar add layers of complexity, while high-quality extra virgin olive oil creates a silky, pourable texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile vinaigrette is perfect for drizzling over salads, roasted veggies, or grain bowls. Plus, it’s easy to customize by adjusting the consistency or seasoning to suit your palate. Quick, healthy, and utterly delicious, this dairy-free pesto vinaigrette is a must-have in your recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basil and parsley leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

Step 2

Place the basil leaves, parsley leaves, and pine nuts into a food processor and pulse several times until coarsely chopped.

Step 3

Add the garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar to the processor.

Step 4

While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.

Step 5

Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, and add water to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 6

Process the mixture again until everything is well combined and you have a creamy, pourable vinaigrette.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then transfer the vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle for storage.

Step 8

Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 9

Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to a week and shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(440.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1343.7

Total Fat 136.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1266.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.2g
Protein 20.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 428.7mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 2111.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 7.8%