Recipe: Potato Salad with Pepperoni and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Potato Salad with Pepperoni and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Based on recipe in Sun Dried Tomatoes
Approx 6 servings

6 cups peeled and sliced potatoes (6-8 potatoes)
1/2 cup olive oil or less (use some of the oil from the marinated tomatoes)
1/4 cup or more white wine vinegar (red wine vinegar is ok)
1 tbsp capers
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, refreshed in hot water and cut into slivers
1/4 c. diced pepperoni or prosciutto ham (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

optional items:
1 red pepper diced
1 green pepper diced
1/2 c. sliced scallions including greens

Cook the sliced potatoes.

Method 1) boil in salted water until tender, about 5 minutes.

Method 2) place in a covered dish in the microwave with 1/4 cup of water, cook on high about 10 minutes, add salt and pepper, stir and cook on high another 6-10 minutes. Let stand for about 5 minutes.

Mix the oil and vinegar together and pour them over the warm potatoes. Let cool at room temperature. The potatoes will absorb much of the dressing. Pour off extra dressing, leaving about 3 tbl in the bottom of the bowl.

When the potatoes are cool, add the remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for at least 30 minutes, several hours is better. If you are storing this for over 24 hours, add the parsley about 30 minutes before serving. - rec.food.recipes/linda/1994