Pea Pancetta Potato Salad Recipes

CREAMY PEA & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring potatoes in salted water to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer till tender (about 20 to 25 minutes).
• Two minutes before potatoes are done, add peas.
• Drain off water; cool to room temperature.
• Cut potatoes in wedges.
• In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, tarragon and salt.
• Stir in potatoes, peas and chopped onion until coated.
• Chill for 1 hour or until ready to serve.

POTATO SALAD WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Put 2 pounds chopped red-skinned potatoes in a pot, cover with water by 2 inches and add salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl using a slotted spoon; sprinkle with salt and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Boil 10 ounces frozen peas in the same pot until just tender. Drain, rinse and add to the potatoes. Whisk 3/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, and 1/2 cup each chopped chives and dill. Toss with the potatoes and peas; season with salt and pepper.

PEAS & PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium (10-inch) saute pan, add the pancetta and shallot, and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is browned and the shallot is tender. Add the frozen peas, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the peas are hot. Stir in the mint, taste for seasonings, and serve hot.