Marny’s Potato Salad with Basil Buttermilk Dressing
Salads
yields 14 servings of one cup each
Marny

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup nonfat milk
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 5 lbs small round red potatoes, unpeeled
  • 1⅓ cups sliced green onions

Method

Combine first 3 ingredients into electric blender. Process until basil is finely chopped.

Pour the mixture into a small bowl. Add salt and pepper.

Stir well. Cover and chill.

Place potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender.

Drain potatoes, and let cool.

Cut each potato in half crosswise, then cut each half into 4 wedges. Place potato wedges into a large bowl, add basil mixture and green onions, tossing gently to coat.

Cover and chill.