How to Make Tangy Pesto Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime is the perfect season for enjoying fresh and flavorful salads, and this tangy pesto potato salad is no exception. Packed with the bold flavors of homemade pesto and tender potatoes, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or looking for a unique side dish to bring to a potluck, this potato salad is sure to be a hit.

The star of this recipe is the homemade pesto, which adds a zesty and aromatic twist to t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, diced
  • ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons dried pesto seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • celery salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, eggs, pickle relish, pesto seasoning, paprika, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add potatoes and mix well. Chill salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    328 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 223mg
    • Sodium: 516mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 947mg