Roasted Potato Salad with Radish & Herb Pesto
A hearty and fresh potato salad featuring golden roasted baby potatoes, crisp radish slices, peppery arugula, and a vibrant homemade herb pesto—perfect for a summer lunch or rustic side dish.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- For the Herb Pesto:
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup walnuts or sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss halved baby potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While the potatoes roast, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine parsley, basil, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm roasted potatoes, radish slices, and arugula.
- Drizzle with the herb pesto and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a mix of herbs like cilantro or dill for a twist on the pesto.
- Great as a make-ahead dish—store pesto and salad separately until ready to serve.
- Add crumbled feta or goat cheese for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted potato salad, vegan side dish, herb pesto, summer salad, arugula potato salad