Ingredients
15 potatoes,medium
1 water
3/4 cup salad oil
1/3 cup vinegar,cider/wine
1 3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
6 pears,medium
1 romaine lettuce head,large
Directions
1. In 8-quart saucepot over high heat, heat unpeeled potatoes and
enough water to cover to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover, simmer
25 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
2. meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix salad oil,
vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. When potatoes are done, drain; cool potatoes until easy to handle.
Peel; cut potatoes into 1/8"-thick slices. Thinly slice pears. Add
potatoes and pears to dressing; toss gently until well coated.
4. Line salad bowl with lettuce leaves; spoon mixture onto lettuce.
Serve warm. Or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled later.
Servings: 16 servings
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Categories: Pear; Salad; Vegetable
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