Lemon Potato Salad With Mint Food

LEMON POTATO SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes depending upon size. Drain and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks as soon as you can handle them.
• In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and olive oil.
• Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl and toss with dressing, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper. Let cool to room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to use. Just before serving, top with additional lemon juice, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper.

PRESERVED LEMON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the parsley, dill, mint and scallions in a large bowl. Add the red onion and olives and stir to combine.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, drain and let them cool completely. Chop the boiled potatoes into bite-size (about 3/4-inch) pieces. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the herbs and toss. Remove the flesh of the preserved lemon (discard the seeds and save the flesh for another use.) Finely chop the lemon rind (peel); you should have about 2 tablespoons. Add the rind to the bowl along with the garlic, olive oil, honey, 2 tablespoons of preserved lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Give it a good stir and taste; if it needs more salt, add another 1 tablespoon or so of the preserved lemon juice (see Cook's Note). Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

LEMON MINT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain but no need to cool. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the lemon yogurt, mayonnaise, mint, green onion, grapes, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the pasta evenly and distribute the grapes. This can be served warm or cold, but I prefer it cold during the summer because it makes such a refreshing treat.

POTATO SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup dressing in large bowl. Mix in green pepper, onion, cilantro, basil and mint.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; cool 15 minutes. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add potatoes to bowl with dressing and toss to blend. Let stand 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more dressing, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

POTATO SALAD WITH YOGURT-AND-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and add cold salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and place them in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Pour the mixture over the hot potatoes, toss and allow to cool to room temperature. Toss again with the scallions, garnish with mint and serve.

POTATO SALAD WITH MINT AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While potatoes are cooking, whisk together vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
• Drain potatoes and halve or quarter if desired. Add to vinegar mixture while warm and toss to coat. Add oil, peas, and mint and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

EASY LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed, for about 2 minutes; set aside.
• Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until lump free, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon curd and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Fold whipped cream into the lemon mixture until just combined. Divide mousse equally among 4 dessert dishes or ramekins. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.

POTATO SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Place 1/2 cup dressing in large bowl.
• Mix in bell pepper, onion, cilantro, basil and mint.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Drain; cool 15 minutes.
• Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Add potatoes to large bowl with dressing and toss to blend.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more dressing, if desired.
• Serve at room temperature.