PEASANT POTATO SALAD

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This is a very yummy and a much healthier alternative to traditional potato salad. Not only is it lower in calories, it is safe to stay outside during a cookout without the worry of the mayo getting spoiled. My husband, who is a very picky eater, devours this every time I make it. This recipe is a slightly adapted version from Top Chef's Carla Hall. She adds 1/4 cup slivered kalamata olives to hers, but I leave it out just because I don't like olives. I always use gourmet fingerling potatoes which come in all different colors (red, purple, yellow...). It makes for a beautiful and colorful salad.

Provided by redjonesy

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups potatoes, 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces and blanched
1/2 cup sweet pepper, 1/4-inch dice (red, yellow and or or orange)
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mixed herbs, chopped (parsley, thyme, tarragon and or basil)
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup rice wine or 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in generously salted water until tender. Rinse and cool on sheet pan.
  • While potatoes are cooking, prepare vinaigrette and vegetables (blanch green beans, dice peppers, and chop herbs).
  • To prepare the vinaigrette:In a blender or food processor, add shallots, garlic, Dijon and vinegar. Process until smooth. Slowly pour in oil while blender is running to create an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, vegetables, olives, scallions and herbs. Toss gently to combine. Drizzle enough dressing to coat potatoes and vegetables. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill or serve room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.7, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.2

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