CREAMY LEMON BASIL POTATO SALAD

Creamy Lemon Basil Potato Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 to 28 ounces small potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
2 lemons, juiced
Small fresh basil leaves, for serving

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.