Spirulina Pesto for Cold Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 625 ml (2 (½ cup) servings
- 375 ml (1 ½ cup) fresh basil*, chopped
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) pine nuts or walnuts
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 125 ml (½ cup) cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) Viesun™ spirulina powder
- Pepper to taste
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) chopped fresh cilantro
Direction
Put all the ingredients in a food processor or blender except the olive oil that will be added slowly; blend until smooth.
Serve with a pasta salad or as a spread.
*Fresh basil could be replaced by 375 ml (1½ cup) of fresh parsley and 30 ml (2 tbsp) of dried basil.