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Grilled Potato Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette

Large potatoes work best for this picnic-perfect recipe. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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July 3rd, 2007

Recipe by Leeanne Wright

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“Both my husband and I loved the taste, and I loved the simplicity of the recipe and the ingredients. Neither of my boys really enjoyed it—they didn’t like the red onion.” –Sharon DeVellis, mom of Adam, 5 and LIAM, 2 1/2, Oakville, Ont.

Servings
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time
Prep & cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch rounds
  • 6 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat barbecue to high.

  • 2.

    Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, then drain.

  • 3.

    In a bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tbsp oil, salt and pepper.

  • 4.

    Grill potatoes until lightly charred with grill marks on each side, about 5 minutes.

  • 5.

    Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and transfer to serving bowl. Add onions and tomatoes.

  • 6.

    Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over potatoes. Stir to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, if required.

  • Nutrients Per Serving
    (1/6 recipe): 293.5 calories, 19.0 g fat, 47.5 mg calcium, 296 mg sodium, 28.3 g carbohydrates, 3.1 g fibre, 4.6 g protein; excellent source of vitamin B12; good source of vitamin C, folate and magnesium.
    Grilled Potato Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
    Photo by Jim Norton
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