Potato-pear salad

16 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
15 Potatoes,medium
Water
¾ cup Salad oil
⅓ cup Vinegar,cider/wine
1¾ teaspoon Salt
¾ teaspoon Pepper
6 Pears,medium
1 Romaine lettuce head,large

Directions

1. In 8-quart saucepot over high heat, heat unpeeled potatoes and enough water to cover to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover, simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.

2. meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix salad oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

3. When potatoes are done, drain; cool potatoes until easy to handle.

Peel; cut potatoes into ⅛"-thick slices. Thinly slice pears. Add potatoes and pears to dressing; toss gently until well coated.

4. Line salad bowl with lettuce leaves; spoon mixture onto lettuce.

Serve warm. Or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled later.

From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 09-17-94

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