Pesto potato salad {vegetarian, gluten-free} Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 oz baby red-skinned potatoes
- 1/4 cup pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 2-3 Tbsp mayonnaise, homemade or store-bought
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 193g | |
| Calories 562 | |
| Calories from Fat 522 | 93% |
| Total Fat 58.53g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 9.28g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium 278mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 6.64g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 2.8g | 2% |
| Protein 6.2g | 10% |
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