Grilled Potato Salad with Scallion Pesto
This mayo-free grilled potato salad is tossed in a homemade scallion pesto. It's herby, full of flavor, and perfect for the summer grilling season. It's easy to make and it's ready in just 45 minutes!
Ingredients
Scallion Pesto
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped green onions, green parts only
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh is best
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a medium-size pot, add enough cold water to cover them, then bring them to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, or until they can be pierced with a toothpick. Remove them from the heat, drain, and set them aside to cool.2 lb small potatoes
- While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the pesto. Combine the pesto ingredients in a small food processor or blender and blend on medium speed until mostly smooth. Taste and salt as needed.½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup basil leaves
- Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half and put them into a medium-sized bowl. Add the red onion, oil, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the pesto and toss to coat.1 medium red onion, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Grill the potatoes and onions for about 5 minutes, until they begin to char.
- Transfer the potatoes and onions to a bowl and toss with the scallion pesto and sliced basil leaves.¼ cup sliced basil leaves
Notes
What kind of potatoes work best? I love the taste and creamy texture of red-skinned potatoes, but you can use any small potatoes that are available to you.
Can I make it in advance? Definitely! This is one of those salads you can eat warm or cold. It keeps well in the fridge in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Serving: 1 serving = ⅛ of the recipe, Calories: 243kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 333mg, Potassium: 554mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 89IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg