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Herbed Walnut Potato Salad

By: California Walnut Board 
"A flavorful potato salad recipe with toasted walnuts that is perfect for a summer picnic or as a side dish anytime of year."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
  • 1 cup (1/2-inch) diced red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup small ham cubes
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
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  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Quarter potatoes and place in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Steam for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife; set aside to cool.
  2. Spray a small skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add ham; cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until lightly brown, stirring frequently. Add to bowl with potatoes, bell peppers and green onions.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle over salad. Lightly toss to coat potatoes with dressing, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (at least 1 hour). Just before serving, stir in walnuts and basil.

Footnotes

  • Salad may be prepared a day in advance, but add the walnuts and basil just before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 356 | Total Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by ChibiSimi   view full review
This was surpisingly delicious. We mixed pecans with walnuts though, to give it a little more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by Susan   view full review
we did not like this
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2011 by bakingmommy   view full review
Great Salad.My husband does not like regular, creamy potato salad due to the mayo, so this one...

 

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