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  • Appetizers & Salads
  • Sides & Sauces

Tagged:

  • basil
  • buttermilk
  • garlic powder
  • mayonnaise
  • parmesan
Spaghetti Factory Creamy Pesto Dressing - 1

The Old Spaghetti Factory’s Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing Copycat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full fat)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp dried basil*
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup freshly, finely grated Parmesan cheese**

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  • Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate 30 minutes. Serve over green salad.

Notes

  • *Don’t use stale dried basil (as in one that has been sitting in the cupboard for a year or two). A fresher pack is best. This is also delicious with fresh basil, 1/3 cup finely chopped.
  • **I use the the pokey side of a box grater to get the fine grate. Just be careful. Also store bought grated parmesan such as Kraft can be used as well when in a rush.

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