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Basil Pesto Potato Salad

This classic pesto is a fresh sauce made from basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and olive oil.

Recipe Summary Basil Pesto Potato Salad

Delicious and green. A must-have recipe for your Saint Patrick's Day meal.

Ingredients | Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Pine Nuts

10 small red potatoes, scrubbed

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup dry white wine

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

½ cup mayonnaise

6 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste

1 small red onion, finely sliced, or to taste

Directions

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Add white wine, olive oil, and lemon juice; toss lightly to combine.

Mix mayonnaise and pesto together in a small bowl. Pour over potato salad and toss gently. Garnish with red onion. Chill until serving.

Info | Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Pine Nuts

prep: 10 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 5 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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