Pesto Vinaigrette


Pesto Vinaigrette

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Servings: Yields about 1 cup
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups
    lightly packed fresh basil leaves
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  • 1/2 cup
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1/2 cup
    fresh, finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
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  • 3 tablespoons
    red- or white-wine vinegar
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  • 2 tablespoons
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 2 teaspoons
    finely chopped garlic
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    finely grated lemon zest
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    kosher salt
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    Freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
1.
Put the basil, olive oil, Parmigiano, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and lemon zest in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2.
Serving Suggestions: Try this vinaigrette with rotini pasta, asparagus, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.

Tip:
Whole or chopped toasted pine nuts make a lovely garnish for a salad made with this vinaigrette.

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