Pistachio Dressing is bright green and tangy and will add a wonderful creaminess to your salads without anything dairy. Great with robust vegetable salads such as kale, cabbage or roasted veggies like carrots or beets.
More on Pistachios
No surprise here but pistachios originated from Central Asia and the Middle East which is why it is so prolific in their cooking.
A member of the cashew family this vibrantly green nut is not a nut at all but the seed of the pistachio tree.
Pistachios boast quite a few nutritional benefits - rich in vitamins and minerals, loaded with antioxidants and are good for eye and gut health.
I love their bright green colour and crunch in salads, or in a Dukkah blend ?
What Can I Use It On?
This is a thick dressing and works well with robust vegetables such as kale, Tuscan kale, cabbage and beetroot.
- Try it on roasted vegetable salads such as asparagus, cauliflower, carrot, beetroot (I usually smear the dressing on the bottom of a salad platter and then place the roasted vegetables on top of the dressing, then top with crushed pistachios for a pop of colour)
- Sturdy greens such as chard, silverbeet or kale
- An alternative creamy dressing for potato salad
- Green bean and pea salads, either raw, roasted or blanched
- Drizzle it on iceberg lettuce wedges
- Makes an incredible dip for crudités and pita crisps
- Also sensational to serve as a sauce with grilled white firm fleshed fish (again smear on a plate and serve the fish on top)
What Goes Into Pistachio Dressing
How to Make It
- Place the pistachios in a small food processor or small high speed blender and blitz until crushed into a coarse powder.
- Add the remaining ingredients for the dressing to the pistachios and blitz until smooth.
- If necessary add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the dressing is too thick (it should be the consistency of a mayonnaise).
- Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
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TIPS & FAQs
The thickness and the colour of this dressing will make salads look a bit dull, which is fine for weekday dinners or informal occasions.
However, if you are using it for a dinner party or formal occasion then I recommend you smear the dressing on the bottom of a salad platter, season the salad and then arrange it on top of the dressing.
How Much Does It Make?
This recipe makes approximately 2 cups or 32 tablespoons, the nutritional information has been calculated per tablespoon.
There is enough pistachio dressing for two salads that serve eight people each.
How Long Can I Store It For?
This dressing can be stored in a tightly sealed glass container in your fridge for approximately 4-5 days.
Diets It Is Suitable For
- Dairy-Free
- Gluten-Free
- Keto
- Low Carb
- Paleo
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Whole30
We Have Used It On
Watermelon Radish Salad (look for the recipe this week!)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup pistachios shelled
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½-1 teaspoon chili powder (depending on how hot you like it)
Instructions
- Place the pistachios in a small food processor or small high speed blender and blitz until crushed into a coarse powder.
- Add the remaining ingredients for the dressing to the pistachios and blitz until smooth.
- If necessary add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the dressing is too thick (it should be the consistency of a mayonnaise).
- Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
- Pour into an air tight glass container in your fridge, it should keep for three days or so.
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