This Arugula Pesto is so simple to make and comes together in only 5 minutes. Basil is swapped out with Arugula for a pesto recipe that's bright and bursting with peppery lemony flavor. It's the perfect accompaniment on so many things such as pasta, pizza, salads and more. Gluten Free, Low Carb, Easy.
And since you can never have too many toppings or dips....
This lemony arugula pesto recipe is going to be the perfect addition to your weekly rotations.
Especially since it's so versatile and can be enjoyed sooo many ways...
So no reason not to keep a batch of this readily available to serve with meals or as a tasty appetizer.
Or if you're looking for a classic basil pesto then this one is really simple to make using cashews.
What goes in this Arugula Pesto:
You only need a few ingredients and a food processor or blender to mix this up...
You'll need...
- Arugula
- Parmesan Cheese
- Walnuts
- Olive Oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
And just throw this all in the food processor for this amazing sauce, topping or dip that your family is going to love.
Best way to store this Arugula Pesto:
Store it in a covered glass jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Or you can also freeze pesto for longer storage.
You can freeze pesto in ice cube trays and once frozen transfer to freezer safe zip lock bags.
Then you'll have it readily available when needed for recipes or snacks.
Ways to serve pesto:
Probably some of the most popular ways to serve it is on pasta or topped on pizza.
Personally some of my favorite ways to eat it is on gluten free flatbread or topped on hummus since I'm all about the appetizers. 😉
Really I find it pretty tasty topped on most things.... so just get creative with it.
More dip recipes....
Avocado Dip Recipe (Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free)
Jalapeno Cheese Dip (Gluten Free, Low Carb)
Easy Warm Bean Dip (Gluten Free)
AND IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..
I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star 
rating.
Until next time- xoxo
📖 Recipe
Easy Arugula Pesto (Gluten Free, Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula firmly packed
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup walnut halves
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add arugula, parmesan cheese, walnuts, garlic, and lemon juice to food processor and blend till broken down scraping the sides down several times.
- With the food processor on low slowly pour in the olive oil till combined.
- Serve immediately or store in air tight jar in fridge.
Alicia
The recipes says 1/2 lemon juice with no quantity - is this cups or tbsp?
Stephanie
This is juice from half of a lemon. It's approximately 1 tbsp. of lemon juice. Hope this helps!
Beth Pierce
Love how easy this was and so flavorful too! A great recipe to have on hand for so many recipes!
Stephanie
Glad you Enjoyed Beth! 😘
Noelle
So simple and easy for a great pesto!! Making this one again for sure, to simple not to!
Stephanie
Yes it is.. Simple and one of my fav's.
Veena Azmanov
This is surely awesome. Have to save some for my table too. Perfect and yum.
Tanya Schroeder
This is gorgeous pesto! I am a huge fan of arugula!
Stephanie
Thanks Tanya and same here.. Love arugula!
Tristin Rieken
I may be a little biased because I am 100% an arugula LOVER but this is the best pesto! I love the unique flavor that only arugula can give. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie
You're welcome Tristin and me too. 😉