Name: Spring Pesto & Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds fingerling potatoes; 1 cup frozen peas; 0.333 cup red onion; 1 lemon; 0.75 cup dairy-free pesto; Kosher salt; Black pepper; Toasted pine nuts; Fresh basil

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Spring Pesto & Potato Salad

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Instructions

Add sliced potatoes to a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, season water with kosher salt and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.

Add in frozen peas and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until potatoes are completely cooked.

Drain potatoes and peas and add to a large bowl with diced red onion, pesto and ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

Zest lemon into the bowl, and juice half of the lemon into the salad. Stir to combine and garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil, as desired.

Serve at room temperature or chill. Store leftovers in air-tight container, refrigerated, for up to 5 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Ice Bath Potato Technique 🧊
Immediately transfer boiled fingerling potatoes to an ice bath to halt cooking and preserve their firm texture, preventing mushiness when mixed with the pesto dressing.
Red Onion Acid Treatment 🧅
Toss diced red onion with fresh lemon juice 10 minutes before assembling to mellow its sharpness and create a subtle pickle that balances the rich pesto flavors.
Toast Pine Nuts Last 🌲
Toast your pine nuts immediately before assembly in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to maximize their buttery flavor and crunch, preventing them from becoming rancid or stale.
Pesto Tempering Method 🌿
Warm your dairy-free pesto gently with a spoonful of warm potato cooking water to loosen its consistency and help it coat the potatoes evenly without clumping.
Layered Assembly Timing ⏱️
Add pesto and dressing while potatoes are still warm to maximize flavor absorption, but fold in fresh basil and peas just before serving to maintain their bright color and texture.