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Greek New Potatoes

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Greek	Salad	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	New potatoes; cooked
1/2	c	Sliced Greek olives
3		Cloves fresh garlic; minced
2	tb	Olive oil
2	tb	Red wine vinegar
2	tb	Minced fresh oregano
2	tb	Minced fresh parsley
		Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

From:    Fran <frich@TENET.EDU>
Date:    Wed, 7 Aug 1996 19:45:20 -0500
Slice potatoes and combine with rest of ingredients. Serve at room
temperature.
EAT-L Digest  6 August 96
From the EAT-L recipe list.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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