Ingredients
6 large red skinned potatoes, - scrubbed
1 cup firmly packed parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 each lemon, juiced
2 tbsp minced dill
2 each scallions, chopped
1 salt & pepper to taste
1 poppy seeds for topping
Directions
Cook potatoes in their skins until done but still firm. when cool
enough to handle, quarter them lengthwise & slice 1/2-inch thick.
Place sauce ingredients in a food processor & process till mixture is
smooth & thick. toss at once with the potatoes. Season to atste.
Transfer to a shallow serving dish & sprinkle with poppy seeds. Serve
warm.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Potato; Sauce; Vegetable
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