Citrus Pesto

Level: Easy | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 3 cups

October 31, 2025

Our Citrus Pesto is a great way to add a burst of flavor while maintaining a healthy diet. Our Pasolivo Citrus Olive Oil combines fresh basil, mint, garlic, and orange zest to provide a solid flavor profile to compliment a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Pasolivo Citrus Olive Oil, more or less for desired consistency
1/4 cup Pasolivo Sparkling Citrus Vinegar
1 cup fresh basil, packed
1 cup fresh mint, packed
2 tsp. orange zest
3 cloves fresh garlic
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tsp. Pasolivo Kosher Sea Salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparations

Add basil, mint, orange zest, garlic, walnuts, and parmesan cheese to a food processor and pulse until coarsely mixed. While processing, slowly add the olive oil and vinegar until well blended. Add additional oil if the pesto is too thick.
After processing, add the salt and pepper to taste.
To store in the refrigerator, top the pesto with a thin layer of the Pasolivo Citrus Olive oil.

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