Basil Pesto Potato Salad

This delicious green potato salad gets its color from pesto and flavor from white wine, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or a summer cookout.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 10 small red potatoes, scrubbed
• 6 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste
• 1 small red onion, finely sliced, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Add white wine, olive oil, and lemon juice; toss lightly to combine.

Step 3

Mix mayonnaise and pesto together in a small bowl. Pour over potato salad and toss gently. Garnish with red onion. Chill until serving.