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Warm Potato Salad with Raisins

THE APPARENT NUMBER OF STEPS BELIES HOW SIMPLE IT IS TO MAKE THIS SALAD. It does, however, require two bowls and a skillet. Absolutely best served warm. Put together in 20-25 minutes (plus potato cooking).

KeyDill and Rosemary. Use fresh herbs if at all possible. If using dried herbs, leave the salad in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors blend thoroughly.

POTATO SALAD BASICS. Click here for essentials of selecting and cooking potatoes, preparing hard-cooked eggs, working with garlic, and similar tips to make potato salad preparation both easier and tastier.


SHOPPING LIST:

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Raisins
  • Fresh dill
  • Rosemary
  • Red potatoes
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Mayonnaise


Prepare potatoes

Cook the potatoes, cool somewhat—but only until potatoes are still warm—then peel and cut into bite-size pieces and put into large bowl
  • 5-6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds)


Sauté the vegetables

1
In a small skillet, sauté until translucent but not browned
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 celery rib with leaves, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped

2
Gently mix the cooked vegetables with the potatoes in the large bowl



Make the dressing

Mix thoroughly in a small bowl

  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


Finish the salad

1

Combine with the potatoes and other ingredients in the large bowl

  • small handful raisins (chopped if preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill leaves)
  • 5-6 fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine (or 1 tsp dried rosemary leaves, crushed)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
2
  • Put about half the dressing into the large bowl and, using a spatula, gently mix until ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Add more dressing as needed to reach the desired combination of dressing and ingredients.


Serving suggestion

  • Sprinkle lightly with paprika
  • Best served warm

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