POTATO SALAD WITH KALAMATA-HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

Potato Salad with Kalamata-Hazelnut Vinaigrette image

Potato salad tossed with vinaigrette has a lighter taste than traditional mayo versions. I add velvety avocado and hazelnuts for cool texture and crunch. -Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted, divided
5 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
2 medium ripe avocados
1 small red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, place a steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place potatoes in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until tender, 15-18 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate 30 minutes., Place 2 tablespoons hazelnuts in a food processor. Add 4 tablespoons rice vinegar, water, oil, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Pulse until blended. Stir in olives and remaining hazelnuts., Peel and thinly slice avocados; toss with remaining vinegar. Layer a fourth of the potatoes, avocados and onion in a large bowl; drizzle with a fourth of the vinaigrette. Repeat layers 3 times. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.