Creamy Basil New Potatoes Salad Recipes

CREAMY LEMON BASIL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot with cold water and add some salt. Cover, bring to a boil and boil until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, cut in half and transfer to a bowl.
• Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over low heat until just light golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, olive oil, pesto, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Pour half the dressing over the potatoes and toss to combine. Sprinkle over the pine nuts and stir in. Add more dressing to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate the potato salad for a few hours. To serve, sprinkle lots of small basil leaves over the top.

CREAMY BASIL NEW POTATOES SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-quart (6 L) pot; add salt and enough water to cover. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Simmer on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender, adding green beans during last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain; return to same pot.
• Meanwhile, combine Alfredo sauce, garlic and pepper. Pour over hot potatoes and beans; toss to coat. Spread mixture in an even layer onto a rimmed baking sheet; cool 20 minutes or until room temperature.
• Transfer potato mixture to large container. Add tomatoes, cheese and lemon zest; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or until chilled. Add basil and pine nuts as garnish just before serving.

CREAMY NEW POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1/2 (leaving skins on) and place in a medium saucepan.
• Add water to cover.
• Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and cool completely.
• Cut potatoes crosswise into quarters.
• Combine potato, chopped green onions, and celery in a large bowl; toss gently.
• Combine mayonnaise and next 9 ingredients; stir well.
• Add to potato mixture, tossing gently to coat.
• Cover and chill several hours. *Salad is best chilled for several hours so flavors can meld.

NEW POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 12-15 mins until just tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mustard with the lemon zest and juice, and slowly whisk in the oil to form a smooth emulsion. Season to taste.
• Drain the potatoes and tip into a large bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and gently mix. Leave to stand for 15 mins to allow the potatoes to absorb the flavours. To serve, stir the parsley and spring onions into the potatoes. Season to taste and serve immediately.

NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are almost tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons basil, shallots and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until potatoes are golden brown and very tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.