Black Pepper Pesto Salad Dressing

This is a great dressing for any salad!

Ingredients

Pesto

• 1 large clove garlic
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup virgin olive oil

Vinaigrette

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup black pepper pesto

Directions

1. Combine garlic, pine nuts, basil and black pepper in emulsifying blender and pulse a few times.
2. Slowly add olive oil while continuing to pulse, should remain slightly course.
3. Can be tossed with pasta, served as a veggie dip, or create the vinaigrette and drizzle over steamed vegetables