Cilantro Pesto Potato Salad Recipes

CILANTRO PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the cilantro pesto: Add the cilantro, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice and garlic to a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped, 4 to 5 times. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil through the lid opening. Process to desired consistency; you can make the sauce completely smooth or leave it fairly chunky.
• For the roasted tomatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the tomatoes and shallot. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and brown slightly, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto and toss. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and a few cilantro leaves and serve.

CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Combine the cilantro, garlic and almonds in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add the parmesan, oil and salt and puree to a smooth paste. Stir into hot pasta and serve.

AMANDA'S DELICIOUS CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover along with 1 tsp of the salt until fork tender, about 15 minutes or so (will vary based on size of potatoes).
• Drain and cool.
• Cut potatoes into bite sized chunks.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, chilies, chopped cilantro, green onions, lime juice, garlic, black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in bacon crumbles and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.

CILANTRO PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the quartered potatoes with a few tablespoons of olive oil (to coat), 2-3 cloves of minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Roast in a preheated, 400-degree oven for about 25-30 minutes, until they start to lightly brown and are just tender. Allow to cool completely. To make the pesto, combine the cilantro, garlic, almonds, lime juice, olive oil, green chilies, and avocado in a food processor or blender. Pulse the mixture until smooth. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the pesto mixture until combined. In a large bowl, add the cooled potatoes, celery, green onion and red bell pepper. Fold in the dressing gently. Refrigerate at least two hours, allowing flavors to meld. To serve, top with cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon. Enjoy.