Insalata di patate rosse

Ingredienti

• 1 pound red potatoes (scrubbed and cut into quarters)
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas (thawed)
• 3 tablespoons basil (finely chopped)
• 5 sun dried tomatoes in oil (drained on paper towel, patted dry and chopped into strips)
• 2 stalks scallions (finely chopped)
• 1 cloves garlic (grated)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard

Preparazione

1. 1

   Fill a pot with water, add potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook for about 7 minutes, until potatoes are tender but not mushy.

2. 2

   Drain well and transfer to a bowl. Very lightly mash them with a potato masher – only mash about half of the potatoes.

3. 3

   Add green peas, basil, sun dried tomatoes and scallions to the potatoes and lightly toss.

4. 4

   Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing into a bowl until oil has emulsified. Pour over the potatoes and toss well until they are evenly coated.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper if needed and serve.