Smoked Ham Salad on Gruyere Potato Coins

Ingredients

• 2 long thin potatoes, cut into 1/8 inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 1/2 lb lean smoked ham, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cornichon
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

2. 2

   Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut the potato slices into rounds.

3. 3

   In a bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.

4. 4

   Season lightly with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the cheese.

5. 5

   Bake the potato rounds for about 45 minutes, or until deep golden; let cool.

6. 6

   Transfer the potato coins to paper towels.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, combine the ham with the mayonnaise, scallion, Cornichons, capers, tarragon and mustard.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Spoon the ham salad onto the potato coins and serve.