This homemade arugula walnut pesto is easy to make. Use up leftover arugula or other greens to prevent waste. It makes a flavorful spread, dip, or pasta sauce.
2cups fresh arugula, tightly packed (I used baby arugula)
½cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoonred wine vinegar
½cupextra virgin olive oil
⅓ cuptoasted chopped walnuts
3large garlic cloves, minced
¼teaspoonsalt or to taste
⅛teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is pureed but be sure to leave some texture. Add additional olive oil if needed.