What’s in Potato Salad with Basil Pesto
This potato salad recipe is simple, natural, budget-friendly, and oh so scrumptious!
Baby Yellow Potatoes: Make sure you rinse them well prior to preparing them! Most potatoes tend to have a little dirt or residue on them. Basil Pesto: You can use homemade pesto or your favorite store-bought brand. Mayonnaise: I recommend using a full fat mayo for the best consistency. Asiago Cheese: Asiago cheese gives the nutty, cheesy hit, perfect with the slightly sweet potatoes. Garlic: Fresh garlic will lend better flavor than pre-minced. Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the way to go! Kosher Salt: I always recommend kosher (coarse) salt over iodized. Black Pepper: Freshly ground black pepper has the best flavor.
Made with pantry staples, this easy potato salad comes together in under 30 mins.
Different Potatoes to Try
You can use any waxy potato, such as red potatoes, fingerling potatoes, or new potatoes. You can also use Yukon Gold potatoes, although they are slightly less waxy. I do not recommend using starchy potatoes such as russets or Idaho potatoes because they tend to fall apart and turn mushy.
How to Store this Summer Potato Salad
Store leftover pesto potato salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve cold or let come to room temperature for 30-40 minutes. I do not recommend freezing this potato salad.
What to Serve with Basil Pesto Potato Salad
Pesto potato salad is a great side dish for any summer gathering! Serve it alongside grilled pork chops, ribs, chicken, or burgers!
More Potato Salad Recipes
Classic Potato Salad Ranch Potato Salad German Potato Salad Instant Pot Potato Salad
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