Arran Potato Salad

Although Ayrshire is traditionally the county where the best potatoes are grown, Arran Chief is a particularly good, waxy variety, ideal for salads. Of course, you can use any available variety which produces a firm, waxy texture when cooked.



Ingredients

 * 10 waxy potatoes, diced
 * 4 ounces (100g) shelled fresh peas (or frozen peas)
 * 4 ounces cooked beetroot (red beets) diced
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper
 * 2 teaspoons chopped onion
 * 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 4 tablespoons (60ml) salad dressing or salad cream
 * fresh parsley to garnish

Directions

 * 1) Boil the potatoes in salted water for ten minutes or until tender.
 * 2) Drain and pat dry.
 * 3) Cook the peas separately for about five minutes or until tender and then drain.
 * 4) While the vegetables are still warm, mix together and stir in the chopped parsley and onion and season with salt and pepper to taste.
 * 5) Fold in the salad dressing (or salad cream) to moisten, and garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.