Italian Summer Salad "La Insalata" Tomato, Potato and Cucumber
A Generational Cooking Recipe, The Seasons change but this recipe will play on in our hearts and our kitchens! I hope this becomes a family summer favorite for all of you!
Equipment
- 1 Beautiful serving Bowl
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 4 medium Cucumbers peeled/ citrola when possible
- 1/2 red onion sliced delicate pieces
- 30 dried black olives
- salt and pepper
- 3 tbls olive oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 one lemon squeezed and juiced
- 1 tbsp red vinegar
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp Basil for top decoration
Instructions
- peel potatoes and quarter them, place in pot add cold water and boil until just after al dente. Drain and set in dish, cover, allow to cool. In the mean time gather all your other ingredients together in one place.
- Make your salad dressing by taking a glass jar with lid. pour the olive oil, red wine vinegar, squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, crushed pepper, oregano, salt and pepper. Replace lid and shake well. Set aside
- Get your favorite salad bowl and combine the Potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and black olives. pour in your salad dressing and toss all together.
- Garnish with basil and some fresh lemon slices. Cover and place in fridge, take out fifteen minutes before serving.
