Ingredients
4 potatoes, new, small
4 celery stalks
1 apple, delicious
1/4 cup dressing, no-oil
1/4 tsp dill (optional)
Directions
Slice the potatoes into bitesize pieces and boil until tender, but not
soft. Peel the apple and slice into bitesize pieces (sprinkle with
lemon juice until ready to use). Chop the celery finely. Cool the
potatoes by draining and placing in pan of ice water. Combine all
ingredients and mix with dressing and dill if desired. I used Medford
Farms (tm) Creamy Dill No-Oil Dressing. Chill several hours. Quick
and delicious.
From the recipe file of Val Rowe MM 6/12/93
Servings: 4 servings
Apple Potato Salad Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Apple; Fruit; Potato; Salad; Vegetable
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