Some sauces may seem off limits, but this pesto salad is easily dairy-free with the right homemade or store-bought condiment.

Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or back-to-school and work lunch boxes, this pesto salad is a light, but hearty meal. And it is a fabulous make-ahead option. In fact, it is best when made a day in advance so the flavors have time to meld. Just be sure that you add the pesto right after the potatoes cook. Warm potatoes more readily absorb the delicious dressing.

As for the pesto, which often contains cheese, use My favorite homemade and inexpensive dairy-free pesto recipe is still the Sunflower Pesto in Go Dairy Free. Another great option is this Versatile Vegan Pesto.

This pesto salad recipe with photo was shared with us by the Idaho Potato people.

Special Diet Notes & Options: Potato Pesto Salad

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, and soy-free. Make it nut-free with my recipe suggestion above.

For a vegan / vegetarian potato pesto salad omit the chicken, but add in some of your favorite vegetables. We like cooked sweet potatoes, parsnips, red bell peppers, and/or tomatoes.



