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Persian Potato Salad (Salad e Oliveh)

I was inspired to dig up my recipe for this Iranian version of potato salad during a quest for cold meals. While there are several components, it's well worth the effort because it's so much more than a side dish—it's an entire meal.

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 potatoes (I like Yukon Gold. If the potatoes are large, use 6. If they're medium-small, use 8.)
  • 1 cup cornichons, chopped
  • 1 small chicken (baked or boiled and shredded; you could use leftover chicken too)
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1 to 2 cups mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup canned, fresh, or frozen baby peas
  • Bread of your choice, for serving. I like with either warmed flat bread or baguette drizzled with olive oil and toasted.
  • Lemon wedges
  • Chopped chives, for serving

Directions

  • Peel potatoes and boil them whole, until they are fork tender but not falling apart. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Mash with a hand-held masher.
  • Chop the cornichons. In a large bowl, mix the cornichons, shredded chicken, hard-boiled egg, and potatoes. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 cup of mayonnaise. Add more mayonnaise according to your taste. Salt and pepper to taste. Then, add the peas, gently incorporating so you don't mash them.
  • Refrigerate overnight. When you serve, heat your bread. Squeeze lemon and drizzle olive oil over the salad and garnish with chives. Scoop with the warm bread.

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