Cold Ginger Pesto

A really great Asian-influenced alternative to traditional pesto! This is great tossed with poached chicken or pasta!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  light vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup green onion
• 1⁄4 cup ginger, minced
• 2  tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  lightly packed cilantro
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  macadamia nuts, finely chopped

Directions

1. In a small saucepan heat oil, add salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Cool to room temperature and blend the oil with the ginger, green onions, cilantro, shallots, white pepper and in a food processor.
3. Stir the macadamia nuts into the pesto.