Name: Pine Nut, Basil and Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, cut in half; A large handful of fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 6 tablespoons extra - virgin olive oil; 2 - 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Pine Nut, Basil and Balsamic Dressing Recipe

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Sauces, Dips & Spreads

Cuisine International

Servings 4

Calories 620.6 kcal

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, cut in half
A large handful of fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
6 tablespoons extra – virgin olive oil
2 – 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

#A crunchy dressing which is great aver a green salad or steamed vegetables. We are using the original method of making pesto – pounding and bashing to produce the crunchy texture. It is fun.# Place garlic in your mortar and sprinkle a pinch of salt. Pound into a pulp with the pestle.
Add the basil leaves and press and bash to incorporate. Then do the same with the pine nuts.
Spoon this fixture into a bowl and mix in oil and vinegar whisking vigorously until emulsified.
Taste and season to your taste.

Keyword Balsamic Vinegar, Sauce recipes