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Arugula Pesto Potato Salad

Zesty Arugula Pesto Potato Salad That Brightens Your Table

This Zesty Arugula Pesto Potato Salad captures spring's vibrant flavors and offers a fresh twist on a classic dish, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 lb Pee Wee Potatoes or fingerling potatoes
  • 4 pcs Red Spring Onions or shallots or green onions
  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1 cup Radishes sliced
Pesto Ingredients
  • 1 cup Basil fresh
  • 1/4 cup Chives chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts or walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese or Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Half-Sheet Pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry the pee wee potatoes, then drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat and arrange cut-side down on a half-sheet pan.
  2. Roast potatoes for 15 minutes. Add sliced red spring onions and continue roasting for an additional 25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine arugula, radishes, and remaining chopped green onion stems.
  5. In a food processor, combine arugula, basil, chives, garlic, pine nuts, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency is reached, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Add warm roasted potatoes and onions to the bowl with arugula and toss with the pesto.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Prepare the arugula pesto just before serving to maintain freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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