Warm Broccoli Di Rape And Yukon Gold Potato Salad Recipes

WARM BROCCOLI DI RAPE AND YUKON GOLD POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and trim the broccoli di rape; cut the peeled stems into 4- or 5-inch lengths. Peel the potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Put the cubes in a pot with cold water to cover by several inches, and heat to a boil. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, then lay the greens and peeled stems on top of the potatoes, cover the pot, and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Lift out the broccoli di rape and potatoes with a spider or other strainer, and lay them in a colander. Sprinkle about half the salt over the hot vegetables, let them drain and cool for a minute or two, then turn them into a mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil all over the pieces, and toss gently. Sprinkle on more salt and peperoncino to taste (I use 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes, or even more, when I'm making this at home). Toss, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
• Serve on a big warm platter, or put portions on warm salad plates.

POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes and eggs into a big saucepan of cold salted water. Bring to a simmer. After 12 minutes remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and let cool. Continue cooking the potatoes until a paring knife poked into them goes in without resistance, about 3 minutes longer. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool.
• Reserve some scallion greens and capers for garnish. Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and their juice, onion, remaining scallions and capers, parsley, and lemon juice in a bowl large enough to hold the potatoes. Peel the cool eggs and grate them into the bowl. Stick a fork into the potatoes and lift them 1 at a time out of the colander. Break up the potatoes by hand into rough chunks, add them to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.

WARM BROCCOLI AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted boiling water for 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli to boiling potatoes and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes drain broccoli and potatoes, seperate.
• Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan.
• Add onion and potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
• Cook bacon in frying pan and drain off excess grease with paper towels.
• Add broccoli to the pan with the potatoes and warm thoroughly; transfer to a salad bowl.
• Combine remaining olive oil, wine vinegar and mustard to the pan that was used for the onion and potatoes, stirring until warm.
• Pour over the vegetables and toss gently to mix.
• Serve with bacon on top.

WARM POTATO-BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes; do not peel. Cut into half-inch chunks. Cover with water, and cook about 5 minutes.
• Cut up whole broccoli into bite-size florets. Add to potatoes, and cook about 5 minutes.
• Wash, trim and cut scallion into small pieces.
• As soon as potatoes and broccoli are cooked, drain and set aside.
• In serving bowl, mix oil and vinegar. Add potatoes, broccoli and scallions, and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.