Pesto Potato Salad with Fresh Greens Recipe Video
Most potato salads rely on mayonnaise, and are very heavy. Take a different approach by making a fresh pesto potato salad recipe and adding fresh greens to the mix. Healthy vegan recipes don't have to be boring, and this one is definitely a vibrant addition to a summer picnic.
Ingredients
Pesto Sauce
Handful fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp pine nuts
1 garlic clove, pressed
pinch of sea salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salad
8 small potatoes, quartered
Large bunch of fresh greens (spinach, mizuna, etc...)
Directions
Start by cooking the potatoes. Put them in a pot with water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain them and put them in a bowl to cool slightly.
Make the pesto by grinding the ingredients with a mortar and pestle or in a food processor. Toss the potatoes with the pesto, then add the greens and toss. I hope you enjoy this pesto potato salad recipe, the latest of my healthy vegan recipes.
Make the pesto by grinding the ingredients with a mortar and pestle or in a food processor. Toss the potatoes with the pesto, then add the greens and toss. I hope you enjoy this pesto potato salad recipe, the latest of my healthy vegan recipes.
