warm southwestern potato salad

serves 4 - 6

2 pounds potatoes, such as red cream, german yellow or yukon gold

dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbls vegetable oil

2 tbls finely minced shallot

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup white balsamic vin. or cider vinegar

1 tbls fresh lemon juice

1 tsp dijon mustard

3 tbls minced fresh parsley

2 tbls chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp paprika

salt & pepper to taste

mixed greens, optional

* scrub and cube your potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes. put in a large pot with salted cold water to cover. bring to a boil, reduce, cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes..until just tender

* meanwhile mix all dressing ingredients into a small bowl

* when potatoes are done, drain them in a colander then toss with dressing in a serving bowl.

* serve right away straight from the bowl or individually over mixed greens