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Potato and Feathery Green Salad

The Washington Post, July 11, 2007
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Salad
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

Dill and fennel are at their very best in the summer, and potato salad generally goes over well. This one is lighter tasting than many.

The salad can be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 1 week. Potatoes can absorb a good deal of dressing, so you might want to keep a little extra vinaigrette to toss with leftovers. In any case, be sure to re-toss the salad before serving as the dressing will have settled to the bottom.

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 large or 10 small peeled potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped leeks (may substitute scallions, garlic scapes or red onion)
  • 2 to 3 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped feathery greens, such as dill or fennel fronds
  • 2/3 cup vinaigrette, homemade or store-bought (such as Brianna's Real French Vinaigrette)
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

In a large pot of lightly salted water, cook the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and let cool.

Combine the leeks, celery, greens and potatoes in a large bowl. Add enough vinaigrette so that some of it pools in the bottom of the bowl; you probably will not need the entire 2/3 cup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from Kathryn Banakis.

Tested by Jill Grisco for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per serving (based on 6)
Calories: 302
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 18g 28
Saturated Fat: 2g 10
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 106mg4
Total Carbohydrates: 33g 11
Dietary Fiber: 4g 16
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 4g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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