Idaho® Potato, Broccoli and Fennel Salad
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- 14-1 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 8 large Idaho Potatoes (about 4 pounds), well scrubbed, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups chopped broccoli (about 1 bunch)
- 2 cups (16 ounces) favorite ranch salad dressing
- 3 cups chopped fennel (about one large bulb), with core and tops removed
- 1 large red onion, quartered and very thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup diced green olives with pimento (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- leaf lettuce and cherry tomatoes or sliced tomatoes for garish
Preparation
Preparation
1 Fill a large stockpot half full of water, add salt and bring to boiling over high heat.
2 Add potatoes and bring back to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to medium and boil 3 minutes.
3 Add broccoli to the potatoes and bring back to boiling over high heat.
4 Reduce heat to medium again, and cook until desired doneness (1 - 3 minutes).
5 Potatoes and broccoli should both be firm. Drain well in a colander.
6 Transfer potatoes and broccoli to a large mixing bowl, add ranch dressing and let cool.
7 Stir in fennel, onions, and olives, if using. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8 Serve on a bed of leaf lettuce, with ripe tomatoes as a garnish.
Source: Idaho Potato Commission
