Italian Potato Salad (Insalata Di Patate)

Ingredients

• 2 red potatoes, medium-size
• 1/3 cup celery, diced (about 1 stalk)
• 1/2 cup cucumber, pared and diced
• 1/2 cup ripe olives, pitted and diced
• 2 tablespoons onions, minced
• 3/4 cup Italian dressing (see recipe below)
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 12 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Dressing.

2. 2

   Combine olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in salad shaker or screw-top jar.

3. 3

   Shake well.

4. 4

   Chill in refrigerator.

5. 5

   Shake thoroughly before using.

6. 6

   Salad.

7. 7

   Dice and cook potatoes until tender.

8. 8

   Chill cooked potatoes in refrigerator while you prepare celery, cucumber, olives and onion.

9. 9

   Carefully combine cooked potatoes, celery, cucumber, olives, and onion with 3/4 cup Italian Dressing and oregano.

10. 10

    Cover salad, and chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.