Fresh Basil Salad Dressing

Name: Fresh Basil Salad Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1 green onion, cut into large pieces; 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

My sour cream and basil dressing has fancy bistro flavor. We serve it with salad; it’s also a tasty addition to baked potatoes, bread salads and veggies. —Deborah Comeaux, Pocomoke City, Maryland

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 green onion, cut into large pieces
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

Place the basil, onion and garlic in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 104 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Fresh Pesto Salad Dressing in Taste of Home April/May 2016

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GHC

Dec 6, 2016

We made it this summer on vacation and really enjoyed it. Used minced garlic, reduced-fat mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream and fresh lemon juice. Served it with cooked chicken tortellini, fresh mozzarella marinated with olive oil, herbs & spices, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Highly recommend!
Selene K

Oct 29, 2016

Really knew we would love this dressing. It had all our favorite flavor ingredients. Followed the recipe exactly. Unfortunately it was a fail and ended up up throwing it away. We seldom throw food away because I can usually add something to make it salvageable. Not this time. Sorry.