Summertime Potato Salad Recipe Video
Potato Salad with the vinaigrette, ham and cheese is a perfect main dish for a hot summer evening. Shredded red cabbage and celery add crunch, and the fresh vinaigrette dressing adds tang. Wedges of a tomato contribute more to the summery freshness. Try out this Potato Salad and refresh!
Ingredients
6 medium potatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves(crumbled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup dry white vermouth or dry white wine
2 scallions(thinly sliced)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound boiled ham(cut into strips)
1/2 pound Swiss cheese(cut into strips)
1 large tomato(12 wedges)
optional:
Fresh basil leaves
Directions
1) Boil or steam the potatoes for about 25 minutes.
2) To prepare the dressing, add the oil, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper into a screw-cap jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to blend thoroughly.
3) Peel and slice the potatoes and put into a large mixing bowl, season lightly with salt and pepper, then stir in the wine and scallions.
4) Stir in the cabbage, celery, ham and cheese.
5) Shake the vinaigrette and pour it over the salad. Toss gently to coat with the dressing.
6) Arrange on a serving platter and decorate with the tomato wedges. Top with a few fresh basil leaves, if desired.
2) To prepare the dressing, add the oil, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper into a screw-cap jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to blend thoroughly.
3) Peel and slice the potatoes and put into a large mixing bowl, season lightly with salt and pepper, then stir in the wine and scallions.
4) Stir in the cabbage, celery, ham and cheese.
5) Shake the vinaigrette and pour it over the salad. Toss gently to coat with the dressing.
6) Arrange on a serving platter and decorate with the tomato wedges. Top with a few fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Editors Review
Be it cookout, picnic, barbecue, or any informal get together, potato salad are a hit every where. Greg Patent shows you how to prepare delicious potato salad using a vinaigrette. A refreshing summer salad indeed!Chef
