Tempting Potato Salad

  • 1 lbs banana fingerling potatoes

  • 1 lbs french fingerling potatoes (red or pink)

  • 12 ounces Purple Majesty Potatoes

  • 3 tbs. olive oil, divided

  • 2 ounces ham, chopped

  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

  • 8 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 tbs. sherry or white balsamic vinegar

  • 1 cup red or orange bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 4 green onions, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Cut potatoes into 1-1/2 inch pieces (do not peel). Steam for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Heat 1 tbs. oil in medium skillet. Add ham, walnuts and garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes. Add sherry and stir well. In large bowl, toss ham mixture with potatoes, additional 2 tbs. of oil, bell pepper, green onions, salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold. Makes 8 servings. Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Potato Board.