Italian potato salad (harper)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsPotatoes; About 6 Medium
6ouncesMarinated Artichoke Hearts; Drained And Liquid Reserved, 1 Jar
2ouncesDiced Pimientos; Drained, 1 Jar
1smallBell Pepper; Chopped, About 1/2 Cup
1smallOnion; Chopped, About 1/4 Cup
¼cupRipe Olives; Sliced
1tablespoonFresh Basil Leaves; Chopped OR
½teaspoonDried Basil Leaves; Crushed
3tablespoonsOlive Or Vegetable Oil
2tablespoonsWhite Vinegar
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Heat 1-inch of water (salted if desired) to boiling in a 2 quart saucepan. Add the potatoes and cover. Heat to boiling again and reduce the heat to simmer the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender, then drain and cool. Cut the potatoes, lengthwise, in half, then cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices. Cut the artichoke hearts in half. Mix the potatoes, artichoke hearts, pimientos, bell pepper, onion and olives, lightly tossing to mix well. Shake the reserved artichoke hearts liquid with the remaining ingredients in a tightly covered container. Pour over the vegetables and lightly toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until well chilled.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170 Protein: 3 Grams Carbohydrates: 26 Grams Fat: 6 Grams Cholesterol: 0 Milligrams Sodium: 530 Milligrams Potassium: 480 Milligrams

Posted by: Rich Harper