Simple Basil Pesto Vinaigrette (5 ingredients!)
This flavorful and simple Basil Pesto Vinaigrette is such a staple in our kitchen. It's just the right delicious balance of bright, acidic, and herbal. Besides the obvious- as a salad dressing- it's wonderful on grilled fish, chicken, steak (trust!), pasta salads, and veggies.
Equipment
- 1 mason jar or container with lid small
- 1 bowl small
- 1 whisk small
Ingredients
Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup Basil Pesto store bought or homemade
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon of table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Honey to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
How to make Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
- Using a small bowl, add the basil pesto, vinegar, kosher salt, and sweetener. (And lemon juice if you are using it.)
- Slowly whisk in the extra olive oil until fully combined.
- Taste for salt and sweetness, and adjust as needed.
Notes
Storage and tips
Store in a small mason jar with a lid, or any airtight container, in the fridge. This dressing keeps for up to a week. If you remove it from the fridge and the dressing has solidified, just leave it on the counter for a few minutes, stir or shake the dressing, and it will liquefy pretty quickly.Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 625IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.
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