Summer Pesto Potato Salad

June 28, 2016

Summer Pesto Potato Salad is a healthy side that is perfect for any BBQ, cookout or other outdoor entertaining, picnic or party that you are having this holiday weekend. Impress your guests with this easy dish that is sure to please!

3 lbs. petite red potatoes, quartered or chopped into a uniform size, leave the skins on)
3 banana chile peppers (or any other bell or mild pepper that you like), seeded and finely chopped
2/3 cup basil pesto (recipe included below in the Instructions)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
!FOR THE PESTO (Note: This makes at least a double batch of pesto)
1/2 pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, peeled
6 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Zest and juice of one lemon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot, just cover them with cold water, place the top on the pot and place over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, salt the potatoes and then...
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Nutritions

Calories
451

Sodium
684mg
28% DV

Fat
25g
38% DV

Protein
12g
24% DV

Carbs
38g
13% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV