Country Ham Potato Salad

Name: Country Ham Potato Salad
Yield: 6 to 8 portions
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; ¼ cup Dijon mustard; ¾ cup mayonnaise; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chile pepper; 1 cup cubed (½ inch) peeled jicama; snipped fresh chives, for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 8 ounces baked ham, cut into ½-inch chunks; 1 cup diced red onion

Preparation info

6 to 8
portions

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

Refreshing cubes of jicama add just the right crunch to this spicy entrée potato salad.

Ingredients

Dressing

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 tables

Gluten-free

Method

Make the dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and stir until smooth.
Place the potatoes in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, ham, red onion, and