Categories: Salad
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lb waxy potatoes
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, parsley, basil or thyme
- salt and pepper
- basil leaves, to garnish
Directions
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Cook the potatoes in their skins in boiling salted water, or steam them until tender.
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Meanwhile make the dressing. Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs and season the mixture thoroughly.
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Drain the potatoes and leave to cool slightly. When they are cool enough to handle, peel them. Cut the potatoes into chunks and place in a large bowl.
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Pour the dressing over the potatoes while they are still warm and mix well. Serve at once, garnished with basil leaves and black pepper.