Potato Salad With Pesto And Bacon Recipes

PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked though, but the skins remain intact. Set them aside until they are cool enough to handle. Quarter the potatoes and put them in a large bowl. Add the peppers and the pesto and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and chill.
• Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over a medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. In a food processor, process the pine nuts and the garlic until minced. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour the oil down the food chute. Process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

PESTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crispy. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.
• Boil potatoes until just cooked through.
• Drain potatoes then add sour cream, mayo, pesto and sun-dried tomatoes to the saucepan. Add half of the bacon then mix everything together.
• Pour into a serving dish and scatter over the rest of the bacon and basil.
• Serve warm or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

PESTO POTATO SALAD WITH TOMATOES & BACON

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a skillet until it is completely cooked through and then set aside
• Bring about 4 cups of salted water to a boil and add in the potatoes, let boil until fork tender (about 10 minutes) and then drain
• Add the warm, drained potatoes to a large bowl and add the pesto and toss together. Then add in the tomatoes, chopped bacon and salt. Toss to combine and serve over fresh arugula

DOUBLE POTATO SALAD WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Season the water generously with salt. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. While potatoes are hot, add the vinegar and toss gently with a rubber spatula so the potatoes absorb all that vinegar flavor.
• Meanwhile, mix together the mayo, pesto, capers, Dijon and lemon zest and juice.
• Drain any excess vinegar that the potatoes haven't absorbed, then mix the potatoes with the dressing and season to taste. Top with crushed kettle chips.

QUICK BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, bacon and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

POTATO SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., Cut eggs in half; chop egg whites and set aside. In a small bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, egg whites, celery, onions and Italian dressing. Fold in mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

POTATO AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
• Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
• Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
• Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.

POTATO SALAD WITH PESTO AND BACON

Steps:

• For this recipe, use the tiniest new potatoes you can find; I used fresh baby potatoes from a farmers' market that were about the size of marbles. My potatoes were leftovers, so they were already boiled, but feel free to cook potatoes if needed; it will take longer to make this recipe though.
• In a mixing bowl, place the potatoes, onions, bacon and chives; lightly toss together.
• In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayo and pesto; feel free to add more pesto if you wish.
• Add pesto mixture to potatoes and combine; taste. It will need salt and pepper.
• Chill for at least one hour before serving to let the flavours blend; taste before serving as it may need more salt. If desired, sprinkle parmesan over top of salad before serving; it's not necessary but it adds another flavour element to the salad that I felt went well.
• This recipe would easily double, if not triple.

CHICKEN PESTO POTATO SALAD #5FIX

Steps:

• Heat a large non-stick skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add in the bacon and cook until crisp, approximately 4 - 5 minutes; remove from skillet to drain; leaving 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.
• Place skillet and drippings back over medium heat. Add in the Simply Potatoes and cook according to package directions. Add in the chicken and all but two tablespoons bacon and continue to cook until heated through. Remove from heat and add in 2 ounces of the bleu cheese, mix to combine.
• Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl, allow to cool for 3 - 4 minutes. Stir in the pesto, mix to fully combine.
• To serve, place potato salad onto serving plates, garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons bacon and remaining 1/2 ounce bleu cheese.

BENNO'S BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Stir salt into water in a large pot and add potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Slice potatoes and place in a large bowl.
• Cook and stir yellow onion, bacon, celery, and pepper rings in a skillet until bacon is browned and celery begins to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, horseradish, pepper juice, lemon juice, and Creole seasoning together in a bowl until well blended.
• Add bacon mixture and dressing to potatoes; stir to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.