*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Potato-Pear Salad

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  15                    Potatoes,medium
                        Water
     3/4   c            Salad oil
     1/3   c            Vinegar,cider/wine
   1 3/4   t            Salt
     3/4   t            Pepper
   6                    Pears,medium
   1                    Romaine lettuce head,large

  1. In 8-quart saucepot over high heat, heat unpeeled potatoes and enough
  water to cover to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover, simmer 25 to 30
  minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.  
  2. meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix salad oil,
  vinegar, salt, and pepper.  
  3. When potatoes are done, drain; cool potatoes until easy to handle. Peel;
  cut potatoes into 1/8"-thick slices. Thinly slice pears. Add potatoes and
  pears to dressing; toss gently until well coated.  
  4. Line salad bowl with lettuce leaves; spoon mixture onto lettuce. Serve
  warm. Or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled later.
 


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