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Pesto Potato Salad

Pesto Potato Salad is an ideal side dish for a summer BBQ or weeknight meal. It's easy, delicious and real crowd pleaser!
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: pesto, pesto potato, pesto potato salad

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs new potatoes
  • 1/4 cup Easy Basil Pesto

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with a four-finger pinch of kosher salt and add potatoes. Cook until fork tender.
  • Drain potatoes and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Let potatoes come to room temperature.
  • Using your hands, gently smash the larger potatoes. Leave the smaller ones whole.
  • Add Easy Basil Pesto (recipe here) and gently toss potatoes to coat. Best served at room temperature.