Swedish Potato, Ham and Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup packed chopped fresh dill
- 2 10- ounce packages petite green peas, frozen, thawed, drained or 3 pounds fresh peas, shelled
- 1 pound red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 12 ounces smoked ham, diced, (such as Black Forest)
- 1 15- ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced,
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced,
- 1 cup red onion, diced
Directions
Whisk first 3 ingredients together in small bowl.Stir in dill.
Season generously with salt and pepper.
If using fresh peas, steam until tender, about 3 minutes.
Do not precook frozen peas.
Transfer peas to bowl.
Steam potatoes over boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
Cool completely.
Add to peas.
Add all remaining ingredients to peas.
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
Cover and chill.
) Toss salad with dressing.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.