Line a 2 cup bowl with plastic wrap.

Arrange basil leaves in bowl on plastic wrap if using.

Place chicken or turkey, pesto, and mayonnaise or salad dressing in a food processor.

Cover and process until smooth.

Spoon pate' mixture into bowl, pressing firmly.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.

Turn upside down onto serving plate; remove bowl and plastic wrap.

Garnish with bell pepper strips.

Serve with crackers. (I use wheat, water, bagel chips, or toasted baguettes.