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Light and Fresh Potato Salad (www.cookinglight.com)Serves 6
Dressing:
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive or canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
5 cups cubed red potato (about 2 pounds)
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
3/4 cup sliced grape or cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
Preparation
1. To prepare dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. To prepare salad, place potato in a medium saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above potato; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender; drain.
3. Add warm potato to dressing in bowl, tossing gently to coat; let stand 15 minutes. Stir in cucumber and remaining ingredients; toss well. Cover and chill.
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