How To Make The Perfect Pesto
This basil pesto is beautifully soft, creamy, and has the perfect bite. It's a great topping for grilled chicken, fish, steak, or mixed in pasta salads.
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 10 minutes minutes
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil 4 cups loosely packed fresh parsley ½ cup toasted walnuts ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup olive oil
Toast the walnuts, peel the garlic, prepare the salt and oil, and grate the cheese.
Combine the greens, nuts, garlic, cheese, salt, and blend. Drizzle in the oil slowly while mixing.
Top your dish with deliciousness!
**Variations**
Greens
Basil
Parsley
Mint
Cilantro
Kale
Spinach
Nuts
Pine nuts
Walnuts
Almonds
Pepitas
Pecans
Oil
Olive
Canola
Vegetable
Coconut
Avocado
Yummy Additions
Artichoke hearts
Roasted red peppers
Roasted jalapeno
Sun-dried tomatoes
Avocado
Summer squash (zucchini, yellow squash)