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Fresh pesto dip in a green bowl with lemon slices and cheese on a wooden surface.

Creamy Pesto Dressing (Easy Pesto Salad Dressing)


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  • Author: Ella @myconvenientkitchen
  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Description

A creamy pesto dressing made with Greek yoghurt, basil pesto and lemon. Quick, flavour-packed and perfect as a pesto salad dressing or burger sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250 g) plain Greek yoghurt, thick and unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) basil pesto, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (10 g) Parmesan, finely grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
    Pepper, to taste

Optional (to thin for a more pourable dressing)

  • 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 ml) water, to thin

Instructions

  1. Stir: Mix yoghurt and pesto until smooth and evenly coloured. It should look thick and creamy.
  2. Blend: Stir in lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan until glossy and well combined.
  3. Adjust: Add water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired thickness. Stop when it drizzles but still coats a spoon.
  4. Serve: Toss through salad, drizzle over bowls, or spread on wraps and burgers.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Category: Condiments
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired