This Pesto Vinaigrette recipe is a fresh, nutty, and irresistibly versatile salad dressing. Pesto Vinaigrette is delicious drizzle over roasted veggies, toss with fresh green and start my husband's favorite warm salad Roasted Sweet Potato and Za’tar Chickpeas Warm Salad (with Pesto vinaigrette).

Pesto is the best! What’s better than fresh crusty bread with homemade pesto? I love to eat pesto with my favorite carbohydrates, all fresh bread, pasta, and roasted potatoes. Sometimes I like to use pesto to jazz up my favorite greens or vegetables. In that case, I opt to make a Pesto vinegar wrapped so it’s a little tangier and thinner consistency, all the better for coding leafy greens and grilled veggies. Check out my full list of Italian Summer Recipes.

What you need for Pesto vinaigrette dressing:

½ cup pesto
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar

Whether you’re trying to figure out how to sneak more vegetables into your life or you’re trying to come up with creative ways for an abundant basil harvest, this pesto vinaigrette recipe is super versatile.

I usually use my walnut basil pesto as the base of this vinaigrette, but don’t be afraid to use whatever kind of pesto you have. I am not a purist, if it’s easier and more convenient, buy store-bought pesto out and do it!

How to make:

All you need for this recipe is ½ cup of pesto, ¼ cup of olive oil, and ¼ cup of rice wine vinegar. This recipe fits perfectly in a ½ pint (8oz) mason jar.

The ingredients come together easily, so just add them right to the jar and screw on the top. Quickly shake the jar, and you are ready to jazz up your veggies!

Combine the ingredients thoroughly and store them in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 days.

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