Best Potato Salad With Pesto And Asparagus Recipes

DOUBLE POTATO SALAD WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Season the water generously with salt. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. While potatoes are hot, add the vinegar and toss gently with a rubber spatula so the potatoes absorb all that vinegar flavor.
• Meanwhile, mix together the mayo, pesto, capers, Dijon and lemon zest and juice.
• Drain any excess vinegar that the potatoes haven't absorbed, then mix the potatoes with the dressing and season to taste. Top with crushed kettle chips.

PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

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

CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1 pound asparagus (trimmed, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces) in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to ice water to cool; drain. Add 1 pound quartered baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain. Whisk 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 1/4 cup each chopped chervil and chives and 2 tablespoons each olive oil, white wine vinegar and chopped dill in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and potatoes; season with salt and pepper and toss. Refrigerate.

NEW POTATO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Cut potatoes into wedges. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss vegetables together in large bowl.
• Combine mustard and lemon juice in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over vegetables. Add chives and toss to coat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve salad warm or at room temperature.

POTATO SALAD WITH PESTO AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes, in a small amount of boiling, salted water for 8 minutes (covered).
• Add the asparagus and carrot; cook for 4 to 8 minutes more until potatoes are just tender and the other veggies are crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pesto and mayo.
• Add the potatoes, asparagus, carrot, green onion, olives, and pepper.
• Stir until well mixed.
• Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or up to 24.
• Just before serving, stir in a couple tablespoons of milk to moisten, if neeeded.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium.
• In a large saucepan, add the potatoes and cover with water. Salt the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until slightly tender; about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the water to a bowl and let cool. Season with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of pepper. Arrange on the preheated grill and mark for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove to a serving bowl and reserve.
• In a small saute pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and set aside. Cook's Note: No need to oil the pan; pine nuts are coated with oil already.
• Add the parsley, oregano, lemon juice, garlic, capers, 1 teaspoon of both salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and the pine nuts to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Add to the potatoes and toss to coat well. Serve at room temperature or cold.

PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes salted water until soft, about 15 minutes.
• Drain water.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add pesto and stir.
• Serve warm.