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                  IDAHO POTATO HAM-CHEESE SALAD SUPREME

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Salads
                Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Vegetable oil
     1/4   c            White wine vinegar
     1/4   c            Chopped fresh parsley
   2       tb           Dijon-style mustard
   2       tb           Minced fresh shallots
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           Pepper
   3                    Fresh Idaho potatoes,
                        -baked
     1/4   c            Coarsely chopped walnuts
   1       t            Butter or margarine
                        -Lettuce leaves
     1/2   lb           Cooked ham, cut into
                        -julienne strips
     1/4   lb           Swiss cheese, shredded

  In jar with tight-fitting lid combine first seven
  ingredients. Cover; shake until thoroughly combined.
  cut potatoes into l-inch pieces; arrange in shallow
  dish. Pour 1/? cup of the dressing over the potatoes,
  stirring gently to coat well. Set aside 30 minutes or
  until potatoes have absorbed most of the dressing. In
  10-ounce microwave safe custard cup place walnuts and
  butter. Cook on High 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly
  toasted, stirring once. To serve; line platter with
  lettuce. Arrange potatoes on lettuce . Toss remaining
  dressing with ham and cheese. Spoon over potatoes;
  sprinkle with walnuts. Makes 4 servings.
  
  From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska.    Feb
  1994
 


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