Create your best-ever potato salad with this version packed with delicious, smoky flavour.
Serves66
Cook time20 mins20 minutes
Prep time15 mins15 minutes, + 5 mins standing time
+ 5 mins standing time
Ingredients
1kg kipfler or creamy brushed potatoes
2 red capsicums, seeded, quartered
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
2 tbs coarsely chopped oregano
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup (25g) finely grated parmesan
1 tbs red wine vinegar
1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
2 chorizo sausages, thinly sliced diagonally
250g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
120g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
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Method
Step 1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Cook for 10 mins or until just tender. Drain well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat grill on high. Place capsicum, skin-side up, on a baking tray. Cook under the grill for 5-7 mins or until skin blackens and blisters. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for 5 mins to cool slightly (this helps lift the skin). Peel and thinly slice.
Step 3
Place the coriander, parsley, mint, oregano, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan and vinegar in a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream until well combined. Season the pesto.
Step 4
Heat a chargrill on medium-high. Cut potatoes in half lengthways. Spray with olive oil spray. Cook for 2 mins each side or until lightly charred. Transfer to a plate. Cook the chorizo and tomatoes, turning, for 2 mins or until the chorizo is golden and tomatoes begin to collapse.
Step 5
Combine potato, chorizo, capsicum, rocket and 2 tbs pesto in a large bowl. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining pesto. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serve with oregano leaves.
Get ahead: Make the pesto up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
