Summer Potato And Basil Salad Food

CREAMY LEMON BASIL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until fork tender. Drain, cut in half, then place in a bowl.Toast pine nuts in a skillet over low heat until just lightly golden. Remove from heat. Mix together lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt & pepper, and pesto until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as you'd like.Pour half the dressing over the potatoes and toss to combine. 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. Yum!

POTATO, TOMATO, CORN AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to boil. Cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Fish out the potatoes with a spider or slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
• Shuck the corn and break each ear in half. Cook in the same boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but not soft. Remove the cooled potatoes to a dish-cloth to drain. Immerse corn in the same ice bath until cool. Cut each potato into quarters and place in a large bowl.
• Remove corn from water and also let drain. Use a chef's knife to cut the kernels off each ear. Add kernels to bowl. Add grape tomatoes, onion, and whole basil leaves. Add olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

NEW POTATO SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 10 to 12 min. or just until tender; drain. Place in large bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, bacon and basil; mix lightly.
• Combine remaining ingredients. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

HEALTHY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, drop in the basil for 30 secs or until wilted, then fish out with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool slightly. Add the potatoes and cook until tender.
• Meanwhile, squeeze out the basil over the sink, then put in a blender along with the oil, vinegar, garlic and a good pinch of seasoning. Blitz until you have a vibrant green oil.
• Drain and steam-dry the potatoes. Chop the parsley, then tip it and the potatoes into a serving bowl. Season and toss in the basil oil. Will keep for two days.

POTATO SALAD WITH BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Blanch whole basil leaves in boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Run under cold water; drain and squeeze out any excess water. Place basil in kitchen towel and squeeze out water. Transfer basil to processor. Add 1/2 cup oil; process until basil is very finely chopped. Transfer to small bowl and season with salt. DO AHEAD Basil oil can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in red onion and 3 tablespoons thinly sliced basil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place potatoes in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, about 17 minutes. Drain. Let potatoes stand until just cool enough to handle. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes and place in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over warm potatoes and toss gently to coat. Pour basil oil over potatoes; toss gently to coat. Serve potato salad warm or at room temperature.

POTATO, TOMATO, CORN AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Put potatoes into a big pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook approximately 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
• Scoop potatoes out into a bowl filled with ice water (to stop the cooking).
• Cook the corn in the same boiling water for about 5 minutes.
• Remove cooled potatoes to a cutting board and cut into quarters. Put in a large salad bowl.
• Add corn to the bowl of ice water, until cooled. Drain.
• Cut the kernels off of each ear of corn and add to the salad bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, onion and whole basil leaves (you can tear or julienne them, if you want).
• Add olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately or you can let the flavors meld.