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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

SIMPLE LAKE LIVING ~ GREEK POTATO SALAD with FETA VINAIGRETTE

"The aspects of things that are most important to us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity."

'Ride the wave'

(Petunia)

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GREEK POTATO with FETA VINAIGRETTE

~ Are there ever enough summer potato salad recipes? Try this yummy picnic twist adapted from That's My Home

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2 lbs. 1-inch wedges of red potatoes

2 Tbsp. red wine or white balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. fresh oregano

coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

1 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives

1 seeded English cucumber

1 jar roasted red peppers

1 diced yellow or orange pepper

1/2 cup diced red onion

8 oz. crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

additional fresh parsley and oregano for garnish

  • Steam well scrubbed potatoes 12-14 minutes or until firm-tender.
  • Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon, zest, Dijon, oregano and salt & pepper. Toss with warm potatoes and set aside.
  • Combine olives, cucumber, drained and chopped roasted peppers, diced yellow or orange pepper, onion, 6 oz. of feta cheese and parsley. Add to potatoes. Garnish with remaining feta and additional fresh chopped parsley & oregano. (8 servings)