Anti-pesto Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Pesto Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Base
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Dressing Preparation
- 2
Make the Pesto Dressing
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- 4
Season the Dressing
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper (to taste) to the mixture and pulse to combine.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Salad and Dressing
Drizzle the pesto dressing over the salad base and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or pine nuts if desired.