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                     ITALIAN POTATO SALAD (HARPER)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Italian
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       lb           Potatoes -- About 6 Medium
  6       oz           Marinated Artichoke Hearts
                       -Drained And Liquid
                       -Reserved, 1 Jar
  2       oz           Diced Pimientos -- Drained,
                       -1 Jar
  1       sm           Bell Pepper -- Chopped, About
                       -1/2 Cup
  1       sm           Onion -- Chopped, About 1/4
                       -Cup
    1/4   c            Ripe Olives -- Sliced
  1       tb           Fresh Basil Leaves -- Chopped
                       -OR
    1/2   ts           Dried Basil Leaves -- Crushed
  3       tb           Olive Or Vegetable Oil
  2       tb           White Vinegar
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Pepper

 Heat 1-inch of water (salted if desired) to boiling in
 a 2 quart saucepan. Add the potatoes and cover.  Heat
 to boiling again and reduce the heat to simmer the
 potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender, then
 drain and cool.  Cut the potatoes, lengthwise, in
 half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.  Cut
 the artichoke hearts in half. Mix the potatoes,
 artichoke hearts, pimientos, bell pepper, onion and
 olives, lightly tossing to mix well.  Shake the
 reserved artichoke hearts liquid with the remaining
 ingredients in a tightly covered container. Pour over
 the vegetables and lightly toss to coat. Cover and
 refrigerate about 2 hours or until well chilled.

 Nutritional Information Per Serving:

 Calories:  170    Protein:  3 Grams    Carbohydrates:
 26 Grams Fat: 6 Grams    Cholesterol:  0 Milligrams
 Sodium:  530 Milligrams Potassium: 480 Milligrams

 Posted by: Rich Harper



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