Pesto Potato Salad

Name: Pesto Potato Salad
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 710 milliliters fresh basil leaves, loosely packed; 1 clove garlic; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 59 milliliters olive oil; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan; 59 milliliters pine nuts; 177 milliliters red pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about; 680 grams red potatoes; 8 servings Salt and pepper; 177 milliliters yellow pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about

Pesto Potato Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 171 calories, 4g of protein, and 11g of fat. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, salt and pepper, parmesan, and a few other things to make it today. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes.

Instructions

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Put the potatoes in a large steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked though, but the skins remain intact. Set them aside until they are cool enough to handle. Quarter the potatoes and put them in a large bowl.

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Potato

Water

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Steamer Basket

Bowl

Add the peppers and the pesto and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and chill.

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Salt And Pepper

Peppers

Pesto

Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over a medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. In a food processor, process the pine nuts and the garlic until minced.

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Pine Nuts

Garlic

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Food Processor

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Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour the oil down the food chute. Process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Parmesan