Pea & New Potato Salad (Nye kartofler og Ærte Salat)

From EatingWell: May/June 2008 — Subscribe Now!

Very fresh produce is the key to this easy side dish: walnut-size new potatoes, fresh peas, scallions and sweet, early-summer radishes. Danes insist on the freshest, newest potatoes possible (those from BjÃ¤re peninsula of SkÃ¥ne, in southern Sweden, are coveted with cultlike devotion). Look for them in farmers' markets in spring and early summer.

Pea & New Potato Salad (Nye kartofler og Ærte Salat) Recipe

8 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 pounds new or baby potatoes, scrubbed and trimmed, halved if larger than walnuts
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or canola oil
1 bunch scallions, white parts only, finely chopped
2 cups shelled fresh peas, (about 3 pounds unshelled) or frozen peas (thawed)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced small radishes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chervil and/or savory
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put potatoes in the basket and steam until barely tender when pierced with a skewer, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add peas and water; cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are just softened, about 3 minutes. Add radishes and butter; cook, stirring, until the radishes are softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently stir in the steamed potatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Steam the potatoes up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition

Per serving: 138 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 166 mg sodium; 686 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (50% daily value), Potassium (20% dv), Fiber (16% dv).

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat