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Arugula Pesto Potato Salad Recipe

Arugula Pesto Potato Salad

A fresh and tangy potato salad with vibrant arugula pesto, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Potato Salad
  • 2 lbs pee wee potatoes halved
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 red spring onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups arugula packed
  • 6 radishes thinly shaved on a mandolin
Arugula Pesto
  • 2 cups arugula packed
  • 1 cup basil leaves packed
  • 1 small handful chives
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • cup toasted pine nuts
  • cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add the potatoes to a half sheet pan. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the potatoes into one even layer, cut-side down. Roast for 15 minutes.
  2. Arrange the slices of spring onion (the red/white bulb section only) over the potatoes. Continue to roast for 25 more minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender. Let cool on the sheet pan for 10 minutes before tossing the salad.
  3. Add the arugula, radishes, and the remaining green spring onion stems to a large salad bowl.
  4. For the pesto, combine the arugula, basil, chives, garlic, pine nuts, pecorino romano cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer this mixture to a bowl. Stir in the olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Add the potatoes and onions to the salad bowl. Add enough pesto to your liking, tossing to combine, and reserve any extra for another use.
  6. Serve the potato salad warm or at room temperature, with more black pepper over top.

Notes

This salad can be prepared in advance and served at room temperature, making it a great option for potlucks or picnics. Feel free to experiment with different herbs in the pesto or add more vegetables to the salad.