Potato Caesar Salad

Recipe by: Sarah Leah Chase | from Cold Weather Cooking

Cookstr

Course: Side Dish

Total Time: Under 1 Hour

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

Photo by: Joseph De Leo

When the nights get a little nippy and I want something more substantial than romaine leaves with my favorite Caesar salad dressing, I make this simple, yet soul-satisfying, warm potato salad. It’s great with a nice rosy steak or steamed lobster.

Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
5 anchovy fillets, drained and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 large egg yolk
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup olive oil
8 sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch parsley, stems discarded, leaves minced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover. Heat to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Drain in a colander and let cool a few minutes.

2. While the potatoes are cooking, make the Caesar dressing. Place the anchovies, garlic, mustard, thyme, egg yolk, vinegar, and lemon juice in a food processor and process just to combine. With the machine running, pour the oils through the feed tube in a thin, steady stream to make a thick mayonnaise. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and pulse just to combine. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Cut the warm potatoes into large uneven chunks. Toss with a generous amount of Caesar dressing to bind, then mix in the parsley and Parmesan. Serve at once or at room temperature.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

This recipe serves 12. Nutritional information includes 1 teaspoon of added salt.

Calories 369kcal (18%)

Calcium 129mg (13%)

Vitamin C 38mg (63%)

Vitamin A 47mcg RAE (2%)

Potassium 732mg

Magnesium 45mg

Protein 7g

Sugar 2g

Fiber 4g