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Green Pesto Salad Dressing
Nothing beats an amazing homemade salad dressing. Making your own salad dressing is actually so much easier (and healthier) than most people think!
Prep Time
15
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
Ingredients
1
clove
garlic
1
shallot
2
tablespoons
of Pili Nuts
1/4
cup
fresh parsley
1
small sprig fresh tarragon
6-8
leaves
fresh basil
1/4
cup
loosely measured raw spinach
3
tablespoons
lemon juice
1/2
tablespoon
agave nectar
1
teaspoon
Dijon mustard
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
Using a
Vitamix
or hand blender - pulse garlic, shallot, nuts, parsley, tarragon, basil, spinach, lemon juice, agave and mustard. Scrape down sides.
Add olive oil.
Taste.
Season with salt and pepper.
Use your favorite greens as a base, add raw vegetables and top with your favorite protein.
Store in a refrigerated glass jar for up to 2 days.
Dressing may need to sit at room temperature after refrigeration.