Pesto Potato Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

PESTO POTATO SALAD

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb New potatoes, scrubbed
2 ea Tomatoes, cored and diced
1/2 c Chopped red onions -OR-
6 ea Green onions, thinly sliced
1 c Thinly sliced celery
1/2 c Light mayonnaise
1/2 c Plain non-fat yogurt
1 x Pesto

Steam whole unpeeled potatoes until soft when pierced with a fork,
about 30 to 40 minutes. Cool and cube. Place in a large bowl and toss
gently with tomatoes, onions and celery.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt and 1/4 cup pesto. Pour
dressing over potato mixture and toss gently to combine. Chill before
serving.
PESTO: In food processor, place 1/4 cup nuts, 3 garlic cloves, 2 cups
packed fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; process until
finely ground. With motor running, gradually add 2/3 cup olive oil until
pesto is the consistency of mayonnaise. Add freshly ground pepper to
taste. Transfer to a small jar and pour a thin film of olive oil over
surface of pesto. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.
From "Delitefully HealthMark," by Susan Stevens, M.A., R.D.; SWS
Publishing.
Printed in the July 2, 1992 issue of the Los Angeles Daily News.



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