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Easy Pesto Salad Dressing

This simple Italian-inspired pesto vinaigrette recipe is fresh, vibrant and easy to make. Perfect on any salad as a main course or as a side dish with Italian food. (Easily vegetarian and vegan)
Servings: 12 tablespoons (2/3 cup)
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp good quality olive oil
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp pesto - use vegan if needed
  • 2 tsp mustard - mild
  • 2 tsp honey - maple or agave syrup if needed
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a jar. Screw the lid on tightly and give a good shake.
  • Adjust the seasoning and serve over salad leaves.

Notes

  • If you want this to be vegan, use vegan pesto and agave or maple syrup rather than honey.
  • It will keep for 4 days in the fridge. Shake well before each use.
  • This dressing is perfect on cold pasta for a salad.
  • Freeze leftover pesto into individual portions in an ice cube tray.
Nutritional Information:
  • This recipe is 1 Weight Watchers Smart Point per portion
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg