POTATO SALAD WITH OLIVE, TOMATOES AND CAPERS

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From the "Islands of the Caribbean" issue of Bon Appetit, and really nice change from the traditional potato salad.

Provided by kitina

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs medium red potatoes, scrubbed
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (12 ounce) cucumbers, peeled,halved lengthwise,seeded and cubed
4 large plum tomatoes, quartered
1 red onion, very thinly sliced
24 black oil-cured olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons drained capers
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
  • Add oil; toss to coat.
  • Add cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, basil and capers.
  • Whisk vinegar and oregano in a bowl, mix into salad, season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with eggs and serve.

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