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Tomato, Potato, And Mustard Green Salad


Title: Tomato, Potato, And Mustard Green Salad
Categories: September 1
Yield: 1 servings

For the dressing;
1/4 c Chopped shallot
1 1/2 ts Dijon-style mustard
4 tb Sherry vinegar; (available
-at
; specialty foods
; shops and some
; supermarkets)
3/4 c Olive oil
2 lb Boiling potatoes
4 lg Tomatoes; (about 1 1/2
-pounds)
1/2 lb Mustard greens; stems and
-center
; ribs cut out and
; discarded and the
; leaves washed, spun
; dry, and shredded
; coarse (about 6
; cups)
2 tb Minced fresh chives; or to
-taste

Make the dressing:

In a blender blend together the shallot, the mustard, the vinegar, and salt
and pepper to taste, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and
blend the dressing until it is emulsified. The dressing may be made 2 days
in advance and kept chilled in a tightly sealed jar.

In a large saucepan combine the potatoes with enough water to cover them by
1 inch and simmer them for 20 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the
potatoes, peel them, and let them cool. The potatoes may be prepared up to
this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Slice the
potatoes 1/4 inch thick and arrange them decoratively on a platter with the
tomatoes, cut into wedges, and the mustard greens. Pour the dressing over
the salad and sprinkle the salad with the chives.

Serves 8.

Gourmet September 1993

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