*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Country Potato Salad

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    Coarse (kosher) salt
   2      pounds        Yellow finn potatoes  -OR-
   2      pounds        New potatoes
     1/4  cup           Extra-virgin olive oil
   1 1/2  tablespoons   White wine vinegar
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Finely ground black pepper
   1      cup           Diced celery
     1/2  cup           Diced red onions
     3/4  cup           Diced dill pickles
     1/4  cup           Diced black olives
   1      cup           Mayonnaise
     1/4  teaspoon      Cayenne pepper
   3      each          Hard-cooked eggs *
                        Fresh watercress garnish-OR-
                        Parsley sprigs garnish

* Cut into 1/2-inch cubes
 Bring a large kettle of water to a boil over high heat.  
Add coarse salt and potatoes; cook until potatoes are nearly tender
 but still firm in center, about 15 minutes.
In large bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.  
Drain potatoes, and when they are cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch cubes.
 Place potatoes in bowl with vinaigrette, toss until coated with mixture; let cool.
When potatoes are cool, add celery, onions, pickles and olives;
 toss until thoroughly incorporated.
In small bowl, mix mayonnaise with cayenne pepper; add to potato mixture.  
Toss until all vegetables are coated with mayonnaise.
Add eggs to salad and toss gently.  Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.


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