Pesto Dip

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup (2 oz) Kraft grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
2 garlic cloves, quartered
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup Miracle Whip Light reduced calorie salad dressing
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

In food processor work bowl or blender container, place oil, basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, rind and pepper. Cover; process 30 seconds or until smooth. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into basil mixture. Chill several hours or overnight. Serve at room temperature with fresh vegetable dippers.

Makes 2 Cups

Variation:
Substitute Kraft grated Romano cheese for Parmesan cheese.


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Cajun Country -- New Iberia, Louisiana