POTATO SALAD WITH PESTO AND ASPARAGUS

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This is a wonderful, different twist on potato salad! I love the flavors of the red potatoes, asparagus, and pesto mayonnaise! What a great combination! This goes great with grilled chicken, sandwiches, or tortilla wraps. I could eat this stuff every day!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb whole tiny new potatoes, quartered (about 9) or 3/4 lb red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/3 cups asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
milk (optional)
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes, in a small amount of boiling, salted water for 8 minutes (covered).
  • Add the asparagus and carrot; cook for 4 to 8 minutes more until potatoes are just tender and the other veggies are crisp-tender.
  • Drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pesto and mayo.
  • Add the potatoes, asparagus, carrot, green onion, olives, and pepper.
  • Stir until well mixed.
  • Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or up to 24.
  • Just before serving, stir in a couple tablespoons of milk to moisten, if neeeded.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

Aar Yan
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I'm not a fan of potato salad, but this recipe might change my mind.


mitu sorkar
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This recipe sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients.


ROTINO CHRISTOPHER
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I'm not sure about the combination of potato salad and pesto, but I'm willing to try it.


Rebecca Fatch
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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad and it was delicious!


Rehman Bukhari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pesto.


MB Manish
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise-based potato salads, but this one is different. The pesto and asparagus give it a light and refreshing flavor.


UZ Blogger
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Md Rupom
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This potato salad is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


chicken pottpie
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I love the bright green color of this salad. It's so inviting.


Diana Venegas
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Atish Beeputh
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto and asparagus add a lot of flavor and make it really enjoyable.


Maritza Figueroa
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The pesto and asparagus give this potato salad a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Kaylee Kivlin
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover potatoes and asparagus.


Dawood Faraz
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Juliet Anyaanh
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This potato salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish, perfect for summer gatherings. The pesto and asparagus add a nice touch of complexity and interest.


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