McCall's Great American Recipe Cards
Memorable Summer Meals 15Q
POTATO SALAD
1 1/2 lbs scrubbed potatoes
1/2 c bottled italian salad dressing (below)
1/2 c celery
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped finely
2 tablespoon diced pimiento
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dillseed
1/2 cup mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Salad Greens
1. In boiling, salted water to cover, cook unpared potatoes, covered, 30 to 35 minutes.
Just till tender.
2. Drain. Cool 10 minutes. Peel potatoes, and slice into large bowl.
Pour Italian Dressing over potatoe slices, toss lightly.
3. In medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except
salad greens); mix well. Add potato slices; toss to combine lightly.
4. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or more, until well chilled.
5. To serve: Spoon into serving bowl. Garnish with salad greens
MAKES 6 SERVING :
ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup olive oil
1 cup catsup
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake to mix well.
Refrigerate for two hours, to blend flavors.
Strain to remove the garlic and onions.
Shake well before using it.
Makes 2 3/4 cup..