This is a delicious side salad, ideal for serving at a buffet or picnic. Use a firm-fleshed waxy new potato for this salad, as you will find they give the best texture and flavour. If the potatoes you have are new enough, leave the skins on and just give them a scrub. Most of the flavour of the potato is in the skin, as are most of the nutrients. I like to use a crumbly cheese such as Cheshire or Lancashire cheeses for this recipe, although jsut about any cheese will give good results. I suggest steaming the potatoes, as this gives far better flavour, however, boiling is usually slightly quicker. The quantities shown here serve 6.

Ingredients

• 750g potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped
• 5 tbsp French dressing
• 75g Cashew nuts
• 125g Cheese, diced
• 18 Cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• Salt and Freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Steam or boil the potatoes for 10 - 15 minutes, or until cooked through but not falling apart.
2. Mix the drained potatoes with the chives and dressing and leave to cool.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the salad, and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
4. Either serve immediately, or cover and chill until required.