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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 70 |
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This is a good salad dressing or can be used as an ineresting thin pesto sauce. Ingredients:
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves or 2 cups fresh parsley leaves |
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves, lightly crushed |
1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts |
3 cloves garlic, chopped |
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons walnut oil (optional) |
1/3 cup red wine vinegar |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In bowl of food processor, pulse the dried basil with the fresh basil (preferred) or parley.
2. Add walnuts, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese, snd pulse 4-5 times.
3. Add olive oil and optional walnut oil, and process for about 10 seconds, until mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
4. Excellent with a hearty salad, freshly cooked pasta, cold cooked rice, or cold cooked chicken or turkey.
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