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Potato Salad with Peas

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Potato Salad with Peas
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Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 2  pounds  red potatoes (about 7 medium)
  • 1  cup  shelled green peas
  • 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped chives
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2  cup  tarragon vinegar
  • 1  tablespoon  sugar
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/8  teaspoon  cracked pepper
  • 1  garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 25 minutes or until tender. Add green peas; cook 1 minute. Drain; let cool slightly. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch slices.

Combine the potatoes, green peas, parsley, chives, and basil in a large bowl. Combine vinegar and remaining ingre-dients in a small bowl, and stir with a whisk. Pour over potato mixture, tossing gently to coat.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
152 (2% from fat)
Fat:
0.3g (sat 0.1g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g)
Protein:
4.6g
Carbohydrate:
33.2g
Fiber:
3.4g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Iron:
1.6mg
Sodium:
209mg
Calcium:
23mg
Cooking Light, MAY 1997

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Sr1430
Delightful variation on the traditional potato salad. Light and refreshing with the interestin taste of tarragon. Very best with fresh spring peas, but frozen will work. Can use in entertaining.05/16/02