Pesto Potato Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16

Delicious Pesto Potato Salad Recipe for a Summer BBQ

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups baby potatoes , cut in half
	1/2 cup pesto sauce
	1 pinch salt
	pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

220

Sugar

Fat

14g

This Pesto Potato Salad is a fresh and flavorful side dish that is perfect for your next summer barbecue or picnic. The baby potatoes provide a nice contrast to the rich, tangy flavor of the pesto sauce, making it a popular and crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you serve it warm or chilled, it's a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
2.	Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, pesto sauce, pinch of salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the sauce.
4.	Serve the potato salad warm or chilled.

PROS

This Pesto Potato Salad is quick and easy to make, perfect for a summer BBQ or picnic.

The pesto sauce adds a delicious burst of flavor while the baby potatoes provide a satisfying texture.

This recipe is also vegetarian and gluten-free.

CONS

Potato salads can be high in carbohydrates and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation and as part of a balanced meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baby potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
The pesto sauce is also a source of healthy fats from the olive oil and nuts, and contains antioxidants from the basil leaves.