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Arugula Pesto Potato Salad

Zesty Arugula Pesto Potato Salad for a Fresh Spring Feast

This Arugula Pesto Potato Salad is a delightful blend of peppery arugula, roasted potatoes, and a zesty pesto that brings freshness to your spring table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.5 pounds Peewee or Fingerling Potatoes substitute with halved fingerling potatoes if needed
  • 3 small Red Spring Onions can be replaced with shallots or green onions if unavailable
  • 3 cups Arugula essential for peppery flavor
  • 1 cup Radishes adds crunchy texture
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Basil provides sweet herbal note
  • 1/4 cup Chives optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic vital for depth of flavor
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts or substitutes like walnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese parmesan is a good alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest for bright flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice to balance flavors
For Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Honey adds subtle sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil high-quality for best flavor
  • to taste Kosher Salt adjust to personal taste
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper adjust to personal taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Half-sheet Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large half-sheet pan, toss the peewee or fingerling potatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Arrange cut-side down and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. After 15 minutes, add the sliced red spring onions on top of the potatoes and roast for an additional 25 minutes.
  4. Once roasted, allow the potatoes and onions to cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh arugula, radishes, and spring onion tops; toss gently.
  6. In a food processor, pulse together arugula, basil, chives, garlic, pine nuts, and Pecorino Romano cheese until finely chopped. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil, seasoning to taste.
  7. Add warm roasted potatoes and spring onions to the salad bowl, along with the pesto. Toss gently to coat.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature, adding extra lemon juice or black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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