This Grilled Potato Salad with Scallion Pesto is a delightful combination of smoky grilled potatoes and a vibrant scallion pesto. It's a perfect side dish for your barbecue or a light meal on its own. The creamy pesto adds a burst of flavor to the tender, grilled potatoes, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs small potatoes, halved. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and black pepper to taste. 1 cup fresh scallions, chopped. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves. 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 4 cups mixed greens. 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced.
Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have grill marks. While the potatoes are grilling, prepare the scallion pesto. In a food processor, combine the chopped scallions, basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil until the pesto is well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Once the potatoes are done grilling, transfer them to a serving platter. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the scallion pesto over the grilled potatoes and toss to coat. Place the dressed potatoes on top of the salad mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy your Grilled Potato Salad with Scallion Pesto!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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