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Creamy pesto vinaigrette in a glass jar with basil, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and pesto in the background.

Creamy Pesto Vinaigrette Recipe

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  • Author: Erica Baty
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: N/A
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: ¾ cup dressing, six 2-tablespoon servings 1x
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: Blend
  • Cuisine: American Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Description

The 5-minute pesto vinaigrette dressing you’ll want to keep in your fridge for pasta salads, green salads, grilled chicken marinades, and veggie dipping.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a small blender or food processor combine 3 tablespoons pesto, ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar, 2 tablespoons mayo, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
  2. Use on pasta salad, green salads, as a marinade for chicken, or dip for raw veggies!

Notes

Refer to above blog post for ingredient information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (using homemade spinach pesto)
  • Calories: 161
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 178.3 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.4 mg