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Black bowl with roasted pesto potato salad sprinkled with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
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Roasted Potato Pesto Salad

Warm, luscious potatoes infused with pesto and fresh herbs topped off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese...friends, this is potato salad done right. This recipe is an excellent choice for serving at parties, potlucks, or dining outside since it doesn't contain ingredients that need to be refrigerated.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes-washed and halved
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 teaspoons basil pesto - store bought or homemade

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place potatoes in a bowl. Add basil pesto, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing together to coat potatoes.
  • Layer potatoes on baking sheet. Roast in oven 20 minutes until potatoes are done and brown on edges. Remove pan from oven and allow potatoes to cool slightly.
  • Mix in a small bow, dressing ingredients - pesto, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. 
  • Remove potatoes to a large bowl. Pour dressing over potatoes and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese, chopped basil and chives.
  • Serve on a platter with an additional drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

  • How to cook potatoes in the air fryer - place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer. Set the temperature to 400 degrees and the timer for 14 minutes. At the halfway mark, shake the air fryer basket and continue to cook until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside.
  • If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. To serve, let them come to room temperature.
 
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg