Patriotic Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs small red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/2 red bell pepper, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced extremely thin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup thawed frozen peas (or cooked fresh baby peas ( 5 ounces)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. 1

   In a 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with cold salted water and simmer, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   While potatoes are cooking, whisk together vinegar, shallot, red pepper, garlic, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl.

3. 3

   Drain potatoes and cut in half or quarter, if desired. Add to vinegar mixture while still warm, and toss to coat. Add oil, peas and mint, and toss to combine.

4. 4

   Season with more salt and pepper (to taste) and serve warm or at room temperature.