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Fresh Ideas - June 10 - Recipe Potato, Cucumber and Dill Salad

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Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 10:00am

Potato, Cucumber and Dill Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 large Idaho potatoes, unpeeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, or 1 tablespoon dried whole dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large cucumber, unpeeled and thinly sliced

 

Preparation

  1. Place potato slices in 9-inch square microwave-safe baking dish; cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring gently every three minutes.
  2. Combine vinegar, mustard, oil, dill and salt in small jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour vinegar mixture over potatoes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Gently mix in sliced cucumber before serving.

 

Serves
4 servings

 

Calories:

350g

 

Total Fat:

14g

Cholesterol:

0mg

 

Protein:

6g

Carbohydrates:

51g

 

Sodium:

450mg
 

Whenever friends and family gather to celebrate warm weather days, potato salad is probably the most popular side dish served. However, the traditional salad made with mayonnaise and eggs that we all know and love is being passed by for lighter versions that include more vegetables, different protein sources and healthier dressings.

Simple sides

The best part is - these salads are easy to make. Cut your Idaho potatoes into 1-inch cubes with the skins still on. Boil in water for about 8-15 minutes, then check for doneness by piercing a cube with a fork or skewer. If it goes through with little resistance, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add your favorite dressing and ingredients while the potatoes are still warm. Warm potatoes more easily absorb all the delicious dressing.

Fix ahead dishes

These decadent dishes are best eaten the day after they're made. This gives the flavors a chance to intensify and come together. When you're ready to serve, keep your cold salad the perfect temperature by placing your serving dish in a larger bowl filled with ice.

Treat your family to potato salads they've never tasted before. For more recipes for salads and other potato dishes, visit www.IdahoPotato.com.

 

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