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a bowl of pesto potato salad.

Pesto Potato Salad Recipe

Ajoke
The weather is getting warmer and it's time to start thinking about summer salads. Pesto potato salad is a great option for any outdoor party, potluck, or picnic. It's easy to make, flavorful, and packed with nutrition. Nothing screams spring or summer quite like a bowl of freshly made pesto potato salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, British
Servings 6
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup basil pesto sauce
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ lb red potatoes
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes: scrub and wash the potatoes clean under cold running water. Place the potatoes on a chopping board and with a sharp knife, dice into 1-½ inch cubes, there is no need to peel them. Place the cubed potatoes into a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt to taste, and bring to a boil over medium heat for about 15-18 minutes or until fork-tender.
    1 ½ lb red potatoes
  • Drain the boiled potatoes and place them in a bowl to cool down for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Place the warm potatoes in a large bowl, add mayonnaise, basil pesto, and lemon zest, and carefully mix to combine making sure all the spuds are well coated in the creamy sauce.
    ⅓ cup basil pesto sauce, Zest of 1 lemon, ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • Season with black pepper and salt if need be. Serve with additional grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
    Parmesan cheese for serving, Fresh basil leaves to garnish, Salt and black pepper

Notes

PS: No need to refrigerate for a few minutes before serving as this salad is bursting with instant flavors
Pesto Ingredients 
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup pinenuts toasted
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup olive oil substitute with extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

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