Saffron Fingerling Potato Salad with Mixed Greens and Tomatoes

Food & Wine


Serving size 4
Prep Time
Total Time

Ingredients

¾ lb fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/3-inch-thick coins
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 pt heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
1 small fennel bulb tough outer layer discarded, bulb cored and finely diced
8 cup mixed baby greens, such as arugula and mesclun 8 ounce

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, combine the fingerling potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic, saffron and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add 2 cups of water to cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Discard the garlic.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, tomatoes and diced fennel and toss. Add the mixed baby greens, season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve right away.

Tags: Salad, Healthy, Potato, Vegetable, Quick

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