Baby Greens with Creamy Pesto Dressing
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

For a quick fresh green salad to serve with nearly any main dish, quickly mix these four ingredients. Make and store the dressing, refrigerated, up to one week.


Baby Greens with Creamy Pesto Dressing

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Servings: Makes 3 to 4 servings.
Total Time: 10 mins
Related Categories: Green Salad, Salad Dressings
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    mayonnaise or salad dressing
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  • 1/4  cup
    refrigerated purchased pesto
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    Buttermilk (about 1/3 cup)
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  • 1  6-to 8-ounce
    package baby greens
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Directions
1.
For salad dressing, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing and pesto. Add enough buttermilk until mixture is desired consistency. Cover and store dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
2.
For baby greens, rinse and pat dry. Cover and refrigerate.
3.
To serve, toss baby greens with dressing. Makes 3 to 4 servings.

Note
Nutrition facts are given per tablespoon of dressing:
Nutrition information
Calories 79, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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