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Arugula Pesto Potato Salad

Arugula Pesto Potato Salad: A Fresh Spring Delight

This Arugula Pesto Potato Salad is a vibrant spring dish packed with crispy potatoes, zesty homemade pesto, and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb pee wee or fingerling potatoes adjust roasting time as needed
  • 2 medium red spring onions can substitute with shallots or green onions
  • 1 cup radishes sliced into rounds
For the Pesto
  • 2 cups fresh arugula the star ingredient
  • 1 cup basil fresh
  • 1 tbsp chives fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh cloves
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan as an alternative
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup olive oil high-quality
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Wash and scrub the potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise.
  2. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast cut side down for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add the sliced red spring onions over the potatoes and continue roasting for an additional 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, mix fresh arugula, sliced radishes, and reserved onion stems.
  6. In a food processor, combine arugula, basil, chives, garlic, and pine nuts. Pulse until finely chopped. Add cheese, lemon zest, juice, and honey. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  7. Combine the roasted potatoes and onions with the arugula mixture. Drizzle the pesto over and gently toss until well coated without mashing the potatoes.
  8. Serve your salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra black pepper or cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Gradually add olive oil to control pesto consistency. The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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