Pesto Potato Salad
This Pesto Potato Salad requires no mayonnaise, so it travels well
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 stockpot 6-quart
- 1 colander
- 1 mixing bowl Large
- 1 long-handled cook's slotted
- 1 rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Red Bliss potatoes Quartered (waxy potatoes work best)
- 1/2 cup red onion Finely diced
- 1 cup multi-colored sweet peppers Finely diced (mix red, yellow, and orange)
- 1 7-ounce container store-bought basil pesto Found in the refrigerated section
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper Freshly-ground
Garnish:
- basil leaves Finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes of any grit. Cut them into large, bite-sized chunks. Transfer the potatoes to a large stockpot. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat to keep the water at a gentle simmer. Add a good sprinkling of Kosher salt. Cook until the potatoes are tender all the way through when pierced with a fork, 10-12 minutes. The exact cooking time depends on the size of your potato chunks and the type of potatoes.Drain the potatoes, then return them to the same pot they were cooked in. Do not set the pot back on the heat. Let any water that may be on them evaporate from the hot pot, for about 1-2 minutes.In a large mixing bowl, add the diced red onion and finely diced sweet bell peppers. Next, add the cooked, still very warm, potatoes, Kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Start with half the prepared pesto, using a rubber spatula, and toss gently to combine. If more pesto is needed, add an extra tablespoon or two, and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh basil.There you have it, my Pesto Potato Salad. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
1) Linda Lou Hamel is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through the online nutritional calculator of your choice. Calories and values can vary depending on the brands you choose.
