Soy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads, roasted veggies, or grain bowls with this Soy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette, a vibrant twist on classic pesto that's lightened into a tangy dressing. Bursting with the fresh, herbaceous flavor of basil and the creamy nuttiness of pine nuts, this vegan-friendly vinaigrette is blended to silky perfection with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Packed with umami from nutritional yeast and free from soy, it's perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and flavorful dressing is as versatile as it is delicious, elevating everything from simple greens to hearty pasta salads. Make it a staple in your meal prep and enjoy it all week long!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ingredients: wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and peel the garlic cloves.
Step 2
Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves into a food processor or blender.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, nutritional yeast, salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture.
Step 4
Pulse the ingredients a few times to combine them and to break down the basil leaves and garlic.
Step 5
While the food processor or blender is running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil, allowing the ingredients to emulsify into a smooth sauce.
Step 6
Add the water and blend the mixture again to achieve your desired consistency. You can adjust the amount of water for a thinner or thicker vinaigrette.
Step 7
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Step 8
Transfer the Soy-Free Pesto Vinaigrette to a clean jar or bottle. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (279.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1259.8 |
| Total Fat 135.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1193.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.0g | |
| Protein 12.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 73.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 602.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories