Grilled Pesto Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Pesto Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs medium red potatoes; ⅓ cup white vinegar or ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil; ¼ cup roasted pine nuts (optional); 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon sea salt; fresh ground pepper; olive oil

Servings: persons

3 lbs medium red potatoes
⅓ cup white vinegar or ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
¼ cup roasted pine nuts (optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground pepper
olive oil

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Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with lid or plastic wrap.
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Note: If using plastic wrap, make sure plastic wrap is not touching any ingredients and poke one small hole in cover to vent.
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Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender (cooking time may vary depending on microwave).
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Use oven mitts to carefully remove from microwave.
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When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half or quarters and coat lightly with olive oil.
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Grill over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until grill lines are apparent.
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Remove from grill and let cool.
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Cut into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
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Whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and garlic; pour over potatoes and toss lightly to coat.
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Season with pepper, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Just before serving, toss with Parmesan cheese and basil, then sprinkle with pine nuts.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs medium red potatoes, ⅓ cup white vinegar or ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pesto Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Pesto Potato Salad

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