Patatosalata (for Greek Salads)

Patatosalata (Greek Potato Salad)

• 6 medium red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Cook unpeeled potatoes in unsalted water until tender, about 20 minutes; let cool just enough so that you can handle them. Using a towel to protect your hand, peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in bowl and sprinkle with vinegar and salt, add chopped green onions and toss. Stir in green onions and mayonnaise. Season to taste and mix well. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette & Patatasalata

• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 small red pepper, cut into thin rings
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 pound cooked, peeled shrimp
• 2 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/4" slabs
• Pickled beets
• Patatosalata

1. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients (olive oil through oregano) together. Store in refrigerator until ready to assemble salad.
2. On a large platter, spread out lettuce. In sections, place ingredients - pepper rings, olives, shrimp, patatosalata, feta and pickled beets. Serve salad with dressing alongside.