Name: Carisma potato salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Ingredients: 600 g Carisma potatoes (unpeeled, washed); 120 g fresh rocket leaves (ends trimmed, washed, dried); ground black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley (roughly chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp kalamata olive paste; 1 tsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp dijon mustard

Salads

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
15

COOK TIME:
4

Ingredients

600 g Carisma potatoes unpeeled, washed
120 g fresh rocket leaves ends trimmed, washed, dried
ground black pepper
1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp kalamata olive paste
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard

Method

Wash potatoes, chop into 1 cm cubes. Place cubed potatoes into hot (not boiling) water, then bring water to the boil. Cook for approximately 4 minutes until al dente. Potatoes should be firm but cooked through. Drain and cool.
Meanwhile, to make olive vinaigrette, use a fork to whisk together the olive oil, kalamata olive paste, vinegar and mustard in a small bowl until well combined.
Add rocket and olive vinaigrette, and gently toss until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Energy per serve: 552kJ
Gi estimation: 52, GL estimation: 7
Depending on your cooking method and technique the level of Gi may vary.

Recipe and image kindly supplied by the Mitolo Group.

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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