Zucchini Potato Salad

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time2 1⁄2 hours
RecipesSides Eating on a Budget

Description

Adding zucchini to this potato salad punches up both the color and nutritional value of this filling side dish.

Ingredients

1⁄4Cupvegetable stock
1Teaspoonsalt
1⁄2Teaspoonblack pepper
1⁄4Cupoil (plus 2 teaspoons)
1⁄4Cuplemon juice (fresh)
2Tablespoonchives or dill (fresh)
5Cupnew red potatoes (cut into cubes)
3Cupzucchini (about 3 medium, cut into 1/2-inch slices)
1⁄4Cupherbs (fresh, minced, or 1/2 tsp dried chives, dill, parsley, basil, tarragon, etc )

Instructions

For dressing: Combine 1/4 c.oil, lemon juice, vegetables stock, herbs, and spices in a jar with a tight lid.  Shake it well and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to blend the flavors.

Meanwhile, steam-cook potatoes until they are done but still retain their shape.  Plunge them in cold water to stop the cooking process, drain them well, and transfer them to a bowl.  Shake the dressing jar, pour contents over potatoes, and mix well; reserve.

Stir-cook zucchini in 2 T. oil over medium heat for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.  Remove from heat and cool slightly.  Add to potato mixture, toss and serve.