Lemon Basil Potato Salad

Ingredients
6-8 cups cubed red potatoes
Dressing:
3-4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup tightly packed fresh basil
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions
Wash, scrub, and cut potatoes.  Place potatoes in large pot of boiling water.  Cook 10-12 minutes or until tender.  While potatoes are cooking, place garlic, basil, salt, and lemon zest on cutting board.  Chop together to a paste-like consistency.  Combine paste with the oil and lemon juice, set aside.  Drain potatoes and let cool.  Pour dressing over slightly warm potatoes, toss gently.  Serve immediately or chill to serve later.

Serves:  6

Recipe by:  Cynthia Lair, Feeding the Whole Family, Moon Smile Press, Seattle, WA, 1997.