Use the scallion pesto in this recipe or try this grilled potato salad with one of our other pestos like our everyday easy pesto, carrot top pesto, or dairy free pesto.
This is not your average potato salad recipe. Don’t get us wrong, there’s definitely a time and place for the classic creamy, eggy traditional potato salad. This is not that time and place.
This grilled version using a homemade scallion pesto takes potato salad to a whole new level. If you’ve never tried grilled potato salad, you’re going to love it. It’s one of those straightforward yet super delicious summer side dishes you’ll want to make again and again.
It’s easy to make, too. Simply boil the potatoes until tender. While they’re boiling, make the scallion pesto. Add the potatoes and onion to the grill until charred and then toss them with pesto and basil. It’s delicious served warm but it’s also a great salad to make ahead of time because it tastes great right out of the fridge, too!
Potatoes – small or baby red potatoes are what we used for this recipe. No need to peel them, we always opt to keep the skins on for the health benefits (lots of fiber and nutrients) and a rustic feel. Red onion – red onion is a bit sweeter and more flavorful than regular cooking onion and grilling it makes it even sweeter. Oil – a neutral cooking oil will coat the veggies and prevent them from sticking to the grill. Sea salt – a flavor enhancer to make everything pop. Basil leaves – we love the classic taste of basil but you can use other fresh herbs that you love or have on hand.
Olive oil – helps to unify the flavors and ingredients. A good quality olive oil can also add citrus, floral, or nutty notes. Green onions – we use the green parts only for a milder tasting pesto. Basil leaves – basil is a classic pesto ingredient and tastes lovely but you can also use a mix of herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill, or mint. Lemon juice – a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds brightness and balance to pesto. Parmesan cheese – a small amount of this bold cheese adds lots of flavor and creaminess. Garlic – add more or less garlic to your desired taste.
Burgers + hotdogs like our lamb burgers, Hawaiian hot dogs, or mango hot dogs. Grilled meats like grilled chicken wings, juicy grilled pork chops, or cedar plank salmon. Vegetables + salads like grilled corn on the cob, summer tomato and grilled corn salad, or summer chicken salad with raspberries.
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