Pesto Potato Salad

1 hours Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

179 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	new potatoes	scrubbed
2	each	tomatoes	cored and diced
1/2	cup	red onions	or..
6	each	scallions, spring or green onions	thinly sliced
1	cup	celery	thinly sliced
1/2	cup	mayonnaise, light
1/2	cup	yogurt, non-fat	plain
1	x	pesto, prepared

Directions

Steam whole unpeeled potatoes until soft when pierced with a fork, about 30 to 40 minutes. Cool and cube.

Place in a large bowl and toss gently with tomatoes, onions and celery.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt and 1/4 cup pesto. Pour dressing over potato mixture and toss gently to combine.

Chill before serving.

PESTO:

In food processor, place 1/4 cup nuts, 3 garlic cloves, 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; process until finely ground.

With motor running, gradually add 2/3 cup olive oil until pesto is the consistency of mayonnaise. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Transfer to a small jar and pour a thin film of olive oil over surface of pesto.

Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 272g

Amount per Serving

Calories 179 5% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 45mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 40.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	16%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 5.0g	9%