Warm Potato Salad

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 4 -6 potatoes (2 lbs)
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme (1 t dried)
• 2 tablespoons small capers
• 12 kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• arugula, rinsed and stemmed
• ricotta salata, crumbled (can substitute romano or parmesan)

Recipe

• 1 scrub the potatoes and peel them if you wish.
• 2 slice in half lengthwise and cut cross-wise into 1/2 inch thick semi-circles.
• 3 place them in a pot with salted cold water to cover and bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, till just tender.
• 5 meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
• 6 when the potatoes are tender, drain them and place in a serving bowl.
• 7 pour on the dressing and toss well.
• 8 serve immediately on a bed of arugula and top ricotta salata.