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POTATO SALAD WITH MINT PESTO

A twist on a classic summer side dish - a fresh, creamy potato salad with mint pesto dressing (no mayo!)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sides

Ingredients
  

  • 2.2 lbs (1 kg) baby potatoes
  • 2 -3 large handfuls of mint leaves washed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons garlic puree
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated parmesan
  • ¼ cup (35g) cashew nut pieces (unsalted)
  • large pinch sea salt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon (250g) greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Halve or even quarter any bigger potatoes, so they will cook more evenly. In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 12 - 15 minutes or until tender when you test with the sharp point of a knife. Drain well and set aside to cool.
  • To make the mint pesto: In a food processor, blend together the mint leaves, garlic puree, grated parmesan, cashews and salt. Add the oil a little at a time and blend, scraping the sides down if required, until everything is combined evenly (it will be quite a thick paste at this point).
  • Combine the greek yogurt and pesto together in a large bowl (taste as you go, you may not need all the pesto), add the potatoes and stir gently until well coated. Serve as a barbeque side dish, with grilled meats (especially lamb) or as part of a picnic.
  • Any leftovers can be stored, covered in the refrigerator, for 2 days.

Notes

If you have any leftover pesto, add some extra oil to thin it out then toss with hot pasta, spread over toasted bruschetta or drizzle into soup for an extra punch of flavour.
Keyword pesto, salad, sides
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