Pesto Vinaigrette
Ingredients
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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
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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