Spring Potato Salad With Pea + Mint Pistou
- 500 grams red baby potatoes, organic
- 150 grams peas, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- a bunch fresh basil
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint
- a pinch salt + black pepper
- cook potatoes until fork-tender.rnbring a pot of salted water to a boil.rncarefully wash and halve the potatoes. if there are any bigger one, chop them into thirds. don't peel them - that's why you chose organic!rncook the potatoes until fork tender but still firm, about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the size.rndrain and let cool.
- blend the pistou.rnblanch peas for 2 to 3 minutes in a bit of salted water. remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bender. set the cooking water aside.rnadd basil, mint and oil to the blender as well. run the machine for a few seconds. rnat this point you can add a bit of the cooking water to thin the sauce out, or leave it as is. blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved. rntaste and adjust seasonings.
- assemble and serve.rntransfer cooked potatoes to a serving dish, add the pistou and mix until everything is well coated. serve immediately.
peas, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, mint, salt
Taken from food52.com/recipes/76921-spring-potato-salad-with-pea-mint-pistou (may not work)