Fresh, light and full of flavour

This creamy green pesto dressing balance bright, herby green pesto with the cool, tang of Greek yogurt, creating a sauce that is as versatile as it is delicious. A protein boost that will quickly become your go-to sauce. Spread it on a wrap or sandwich for your packed lunch or serve it as a dip to my easy chicken fingers or roasted potato salad. Add some water to make it more runny and serve it as a dip to raw vegetables or homemade warm flat bread.

What makes this dressing special is its simplicity, with just a handful of ingredients, you can create something that tastes layered and complex. The Greek yogurt forms a naturally creamy base, with the addition of a flavour boost of a mayonnaise to balance out the fat, before the addition of green pesto and a pinch of salt. It transforms into a silky, flavour packed blend that instantly elevates whatever you pair it with.

How to make creamy green pesto dressing

Everything comes together in a single bowl, with a spoon as the only additional equipment you need. Coming together in less than five minutes, using ingredients you might already have at hand. Add green pesto, Greek yogurt and mayonnaise in to a bowl and stir together. Taste and salt as necessary.

Letting it rest for a few minutes before serving allows the flavours to mold and deepen.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Give it a quick stir before using.

For additional measurements see the recipe card below.

Substitutes

Make the same dressing using red pesto or my personal favourite, roasted aubergine pesto for a different flavour combination.

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds acidity to the dressing, while pressed garlic deepens the flavour. Add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of Sriracha for extra heat.

Freezable

To freeze pesto is one of the best way to preserve an opened bottle or if you have batch made homemade pesto. If you want to use your frozen pesto for this recipe, make sure to take it out of the freezer well in advance and let it defrost fully, before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients. Why not meal prep and freeze your pesto in two-tablespoon portions, easy to defrost the exact amount you need to make a batch of the dressing.

Big Batch Cooking Tips

For a larger gathering, up the recipe to make as much as you need. The basic recipe makes about 120ml (about 1/2 cup) of dressing, double or trippel as needed.

Other recipes to try

For other dressing recipes I have a whole pinterest board for inspiration on versatile sauces. Try more falafelish dressing made with chickpeas and tahini or my zesty lemon dressing. Want something more tangy, try my blue cheese dressing.

Simple, fresh and endlessly useful, this creamy green pesto dressing will upgrade the simplest recipes to something delightful.

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