Tuscan Idaho® Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Idaho® potatoes, scrubbed, not peeled, ¾ inch diced
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 quarts water, for boiling
• 1 – 14 ounce can stewed tomato, chopped with juice
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup scallion, sliced
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• ¼ cup capers, drained
• ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with 2 quarts cold water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. In a mixing bowl pour the tomato & tomato juice and ¼ cup (half) of the olive oil along with minced garlic clove, salt, & pepper; slightly marinate and grill potato & tomato.
3. The side may be served hot or cold. Once either cool or hot, mix with onion, celery, remaining ¼ cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and kalamata olives.
4. Once plated or in serving tray, sprinkle with Italian parsley and or Parmesan cheese.