Thursday, March 11, 2010

Lebanese Potato Salad Recipe - How to Make Lebanese Potato Salad

Enjoy Lebanese salad recipes and learn how to make wonderful Potato Salad. Dressed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and fresh mint, this invigorating and dairy-free potato salad makes the perfect summer potluck contribution.

8 servings, about 2/3 cup each
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 1/4 hours (including cooling time)

Ingredients
2 pounds russet potatoes, (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Preparation
  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a cutting board. Let cool for 20 minutes. Cut the cooled potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Whisk lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.
  3. Just before serving, add scallions and mint to the salad and toss gently.
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add additional lemon juice and/or salt to taste.

Nutrition
Per serving: 143 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 153 mg sodium; 516 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Potassium (15% dv).

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat

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Moroccan Spice Corn Topper Recipe - How to Make Moroccan Spice Corn Topper

Try the Moroccan way of cooking recipes and learn how to make Moroccan Spice Corn Topper. Sweet crunchy corn gets a little kick with this zesty corn topper.

Enough for 4 medium ears
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Mix cumin, coriander, oregano, ginger and salt in a small bowl. Brush 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil over each ear of hot corn and sprinkle with the spice mixture.

Nutrition
Per serving: 32 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 150 mg sodium; 6 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1/2 fat

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