PESTO SALAD DRESSING

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Make and share this Pesto Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves or 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves, lightly crushed
1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil (optional)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In bowl of food processor, pulse the dried basil with the fresh basil (preferred) or parley.
  • Add walnuts, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese, snd pulse 4-5 times.
  • Add olive oil and optional walnut oil, and process for about 10 seconds, until mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
  • Excellent with a hearty salad, freshly cooked pasta, cold cooked rice, or cold cooked chicken or turkey.

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