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Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

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Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs and LemonLeo Gong

Just a few ingredients are all it takes to prepare a wonderful side dish that's great for any time of the year.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 1/4 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk oil, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup dressing in large bowl. Mix in green pepper, onion, cilantro, basil and mint.

    Step 2

    Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; cool 15 minutes. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add potatoes to bowl with dressing and toss to blend. Let stand 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more dressing, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

TagsPotato SaladSaladMediterraneanRed Skin PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableBell PepperLemonCitrusFruitOnionSideStarterDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessSimmerBon Appétit
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