Low Fat Classic Pesto Dressing

Elevate your salads, pastas, or grilled vegetables with this flavorful Low Fat Classic Pesto Dressing, a lighter twist on the traditional pesto recipe. Bursting with the fresh, aromatic taste of basil and enriched with creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, this dressing offers all the bold flavors you love without the added calories. Pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of zesty lemon juice create a harmonious blend, while just a touch of extra virgin olive oil keeps the texture silky and smooth. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this versatile, guilt-free dressing is a must-try for health-conscious foodies. Plus, it stores beautifully for up to a week, making it an ideal companion for quick, nutritious meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh basil leaves to remove any dirt or moisture.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, non-fat Greek yogurt, peeled garlic cloves, and pine nuts. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.

Step 3

Add the fresh lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 4

Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary to ensure everything is well blended.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed; you can add a pinch more salt or a touch of lemon juice for more tang.

Step 6

Transfer the pesto dressing to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. The dressing can be stored for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	382.7

Total Fat 29.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 1394.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 20.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.4mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 482.3mg	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: 65.4%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 14.1%