Pesto Vinaigrette

Elevate your salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats with this vibrant and flavorful Pesto Vinaigrette. Bursting with the herbaceous aroma of fresh basil, this recipe combines the nutty richness of pine nuts, the sharp tang of Parmesan, and a zesty kick of white wine vinegar and lemon juice to create a perfectly balanced dressing. A touch of Dijon mustard and honey adds depth and a hint of sweetness, while extra-virgin olive oil ensures a smooth, luscious texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy homemade vinaigrette is a quick and delicious way to transform everyday dishes into gourmet creations. Customize your meals with this versatile, basil-infused dressing that’s perfect to drizzle, dip, or toss!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 2

Pulse the ingredients together until they are finely chopped and combined.

Step 3

With the processor running, slowly add in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.

Step 4

Transfer the basil mixture to a medium bowl.

Step 5

Stir in the white wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until well incorporated.

Step 6

Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper according to taste.

Step 7

Whisk all ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and uniform.

Step 8

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake or stir well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(220.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1235.9

Total Fat 133.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 5mg	0%
Sodium 1384.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 94.6mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 225.6mg	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: 94.9%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 3.4%