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POTATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Kosher salt
1 large egg yolk
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1½ Tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
¼ cup plus 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 Fresno chile or red jalapeño, with seeds, thinly sliced into rounds
1 green zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup scallion,, thinly sliced
½ torn fresh basil leaves

Directions:
Directions:
1. Place potatoes in a large pot; add salted cold water to cover by 2-inches; bring to a boil.
2. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, but not mushy. (12-15 minutes)
3. Drain potatoes and set aside.
4. Whisk egg yolk, vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
5. Whisking, constantly, add ¼ cup olive oil, drop by drop, until well emulsified.
6. Season dressing with salt and pepper and set aside.
7. In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
8. Add 1 shallot, thinly sliced and chile; cook, stirring occasionally until shallot is soft & fragrant;
(about 3-4 minutes.)
9. Add squash & zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, but not mushy. (5-6 minutes)
10. Combine potatoes, squash mixture, 1 cup thinly sliced scallions, & basil in a large bowl.
11. Drizzle with some Dijon dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt & pepper.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
about 30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a lightened version of potato salad. It doesn't take all of the Dijon dressing you make, for the salad, but some may prefer more. Offer additional dressing by serving it on the side.

 

 

 

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