Potato Salad with Cilantro Dressing

This Filipino potato salad is very healthy because the dressing is a vinaigrette rather than mayonnaise based. It also has lots of fresh vegetables. It can be served warm or cold.

Serves

4-6 side dishes

Time to Make

• 15 minutes to prepare
• cook time 5-10 minutes

Ingredients

Salad:

4 potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup spring onions, chopped or green onions, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
3/4 cup tomato, seeded and chopped

Dressing:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. Drain.
2. Whisk together the ingredients or place in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and give it a good shake to combine. Pour over the warm potatoes. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, onions, and tomatoes and toss to combine.