Pine Nut Basil And Balsamic Dressing Recipes

TOMATO, BASIL, PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, water, and sugar. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.

TOSSED SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small salad bowl, toss the first six ingredients. Place the pine nuts in a blender; cover and process until finely ground. Add the water, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Transfer dressing to a small pitcher or bowl. Serve with salad. Refrigerate remaining dressing for up to 3 days.

BASIL,BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a jar and shake ingredients up. Can store in fridge for a week.

SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD WITH PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Puree 1/2 cup pine nuts in processor; add egg, shallot and lemon juice and puree.
• Gradually add oil and vinegar alternately through feed tube and blend until smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Salad:.
• Toss spinach and basil in large bowl .
• Thin dressing with water if desired and spoon enough dressing over greens to season to taste and toss.
• Divide greens among plates, top with cheese and remaining pine nuts and serve.