Pistachio Pesto Potato Salad
A huge hit at our summer party!
Ingredients
3 pounds of Golden potatoes, chunked
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
5 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces lightly salted pistachios
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 to 2/3 cup olive oil
6 - 10 sweet mini bell peppers, diced
The Recipe
Steam potatoes until fork tender (about 20 minutes).
Make pesto: Place basil in a food processor and chop. Add garlic, pistachios, salt, pepper and Parmesan. Process until fine. With processor running, drizzle in olive oil until it's a good consistency (not to runny, not too thick).
Place potatoes in a large serving bowl. Add pesto and sweet peppers and toss gently. Best served at room temperature. Serves 6 - 8.