Low Sodium Pesto Vinaigrette

Brighten up your salads and roasted vegetables with this Low Sodium Pesto Vinaigrette—a fresh, flavorful twist on classic pesto that’s as heart-healthy as it is delicious! Made with fresh basil and parsley leaves, toasted pine nuts, and tangy lemon juice, this vibrant dressing is elevated with a hint of nutritional yeast for a cheesy depth without the added sodium. Blending Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar with extra virgin olive oil creates a silky, emulsified vinaigrette perfect for drizzling. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile and homemade dressing is ideal for anyone looking to reduce sodium without sacrificing flavor. Healthy, easy, and packed with herbal freshness, it’s the ultimate guilt-free addition to your meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
• 1 medium Garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Begin by toasting the pine nuts. Place them in a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the heat and let them cool.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, parsley leaves, toasted pine nuts, and minced garlic. Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped.

Step 3

Next, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse a few times to incorporate.

Step 4

Gradually add the extra virgin olive oil while the processor is running to emulsify the mixture until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add water and red wine vinegar to the mixture and pulse again until everything is well combined. The water is crucial for a light consistency suitable for a vinaigrette.

Step 6

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if necessary—more lemon juice or black pepper can be added to suit your preference.

Step 7

Transfer the Low Sodium Pesto Vinaigrette to a glass jar or airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Shake well before use and drizzle over your favorite salads or grilled vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(336.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1176.8

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 170.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214.2mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1134.1mg	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: 91.0%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 5.2%