New Potatoes, Purslane & Tomato Salad

Ingredients

Salad

• 8-10 small new potatoes (scrubbed and cooked, cut into small chunks)

• 3 cups tender purslane tips (washed and dried)

• 3 medium ripe garden tomatoes (quartered and halved)

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Vinaigrette Dressing

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 medium garlic clove (crushed)

• salt & freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Note

Purslane is considered a weed, although it is also grown as a vegetable (like dandelions). It is rich in many important nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids.