Wasabi Potato Salad

• 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 tablespoon wasabi paste or 1/2 tablespoon wasabi powder, plus
• water, to make a paste
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped or 1 tablespoon bacon bits
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 apple, diced
• 1 tablespoon mint, minced (or Japanese ohba)
• salt and pepper

1. In a medium saucepan over high heat place potatoes covered with water.
2. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 12 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain and spread potatoes on a cookie sheet. Cool to room temperature.
4. While potatoes are cooling, whisk the wasabi paste and mayonnaise together in a large bowl until blended.
5. Stir in potatoes, celery, bacon, onion, apple, mint, salt and pepper (to taste).
6. Refrigerate until serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.

potatoes, wasabi paste, water, mayonnaise, stalks celery, bacon, onion, apple, mint, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wasabi-potato-salad-98971 (may not work)