Creamy Pesto Dressing

This creamy pesto dressing is a great way to add flavor to your favorite salads, grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables. It's made with fresh basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, sea salt, non-fat Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. The yogurt gives the dressing a creamy texture and tangy flavor, while the walnuts add a nutty flavor and crunch. This dressing is also very easy to make, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover basil. I had made a big batch of pesto, and I wanted to find a way to use it all up before it went bad. I started by adding some pesto to a salad dressing, and I was really happy with the results. The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and it gave the salad a nice boost of flavor. I decided to experiment with the recipe a bit, and I eventually came up with this version. This is now my go-to recipe for creamy pesto dressing. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it can be used on a variety of dishes.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy.
2. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
3. Serve the dressing over your favorite salad, grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Why It Works

• The yogurt gives the dressing a creamy texture and tangy flavor.
• The walnuts add a nutty flavor and crunch.
• The dressing is very easy to make.
• It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.