New Year's Day Good Luck Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb yukon gold potato
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped red onion
• 3/4 lb turkey kielbasa, diced and lightly sauteed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt
• pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced radish

Dressing

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan (big enough to accomodate the potatoes without crowding), add potatoes, water to cover, and 1 teaspoon salt per quart of water.

2. 2

   Cover partially and bring to a boil; cook about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced.

3. 3

   Drain the potatoes in a collander; return potatoes to the warm saucepan and toss them over low heat to dry them.

4. 4

   When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.

5. 5

   Put potatoe cubes in a large bowl and sprinkle with the cider vinegar while still warm.

6. 6

   To make the dressing: in a bowl, whisk the canola oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and Tabasco until well blended.

7. 7

   To the potatoes add the black-eyed peas, bell peppers, celery, onion, sausage, and cilantro.

8. 8

   Pour the dressing over all and mix gently to coat thoroughly.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Cover and refrigerate.

11. 11

    May serve chilled or at room temperature.

12. 12

    Right before serving, garnish with radish slices.