Tomato, Potato, and Mustard Green Salad
- 1/4 cup chopped shallot
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 4 tablespoons Sherry vinegar (available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets)
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds boiling potatoes
- 4 large tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 pound mustard greens, stems and center ribs cut out and discarded and the leaves washed, spun dry, and shredded coarse (about 6 cups)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, or to taste
- 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.
shallot, mustard, sherry vinegar, olive oil, boiling potatoes, tomatoes, center, fresh chives
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tomato-potato-and-mustard-green-salad-12709 (may not work)