Shelly's Recipe

LEMONY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Category: Potato Salads

1/4 cup virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 organic lemon, juiced, rind grated
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tsp fresh rosemary, stemmed and chopped
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced ( 1/4 inch)
1/2 cup red or sweet onion, chopped
1 red sweet pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, shredded
1 tbsp capers, drained
1 cup flat Italian parsley, stemmed

In a serving bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar with half the lemon rind, salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary, set aside.

In a saucepan, combine 2 quarts water with remaining lemon rind and half the juice, remaining salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary and bring to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes and simmer until tender (10 to 12 minutes).

Drain, put in the serving bowl and drizzle with remaining lemon juice. Add onion, red pepper, basil, capers and parsley. Gently toss with potatoes and serve. Serves 4-6