Smoked Salmon Pesto

Ingredients

Fresh basil leaves

2 cups, packed

Pine nuts

1/4 cup, toasted

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Garlic

2 cloves

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Olive oil

1/3 cup

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Smoked salmon

8 ounces, sliced

Crackers or bread

for serving

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
2. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
3. Slice the smoked salmon into thin strips or bite-sized pieces, ensuring that each piece is manageable for serving.
4. Arrange the smoked salmon artistically on a serving platter, creating a beautiful presentation.
5. Drizzle the freshly made pesto sauce generously over the smoked salmon, allowing it to cascade over the sides.
6. Serve immediately with an assortment of crackers or slices of crusty bread for dipping.