Pesto Too Salty
Your pesto is too salty because of the cheese or salt level. Dilute with herbs and oil.
too salty · sharp finish · vegetarian
The fix
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- 1 blend in a handful of fresh herbs to dilute
- 2 add 1 tablespoon olive oil to smooth
- 3 finish with lemon juice to rebalance
If it's still wrong
- use as a thin spread rather than a sauce
- mix into pasta with extra vegetables
Prevent next time
- season after adding cheese
- use less salty cheese or rinse it
Notes
Why this works
Dilution is the fastest fix for salty pesto. Extra herbs and oil keep the flavor bold while lowering salt concentration.