Ginger Carrot Sandwich with Freestyle Potato Salad

Mom’s plateUli Belle’s plate

(I left the dressing on the side for Uli’s salad)

Carrot Ginger Sandwich

I was craving something really fresh tasting and this did the trick.

Start with:

• Bread (I used seven grain)
• shredded carrot
• Thinly sliced cucumber
• mixed salad greens
• Thinly sliced orange bell pepper
• Ginger Lemon Tahini dressing (recipe follows)

Ginger Lemon Tahini Dressing

• Add a little lemon zest (only do this if you really like lemons)
• Juice of one lemon
• grate about 1 tablespoon ginger
• add tahini and whisk until the dressing is a smooth, spreadable consistency
• add salt and pepper to taste

Freestyle Redskin Potato Salad

I like using redskin potatoes for salad because they cook faster and I can leave the skins on. That makes less work all around! potato salads are also great for picky eaters or those with special diets. You can even make a vegan version with olive oil based dressing.

Here are the essentials (The cheese and eggs can be left out. I just like them.)

• Potatoes, boiled until tender and cooled. ( This takes 15-30 minutes depending on your potatoes. If they’re really big you may want to cube them before boiling.) Cut into cubes
• something oniony (vedalia onions are generally sweeter, red onions have bite, shallots are subtle, or green onions are fresh tasting)
• other veggies (celery, shredded carrot, peppers, ect.)
• cheese (cut in small cubes)
• eggs or cubed polenta
• Either olive oil or mayo
• vinegar (I used red wine)
• Seasoning (garlic, mustard, dill, cumin, curry, or parsley work well. Stick with just a couple that sound good together)

Directions

• Mix the potatoes, onions, veggies, eggs, and cheese in a large bowl
• In a separate bowl or cup
• Add enough olive oil or mayo to coat the salad
• Add some vinegar to taste ( A couple tablespoon or so usually does the trick)
• Add seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
• Stir until smooth
• Mix your dressing into the salad (If you are a preplanner. Potato salad usually tastes best if it sits in the fridge at least an hour)