Warm Mussels and Potato Salad

Name: Warm Mussels and Potato Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large new potatoes; Pan spray; 3 dozen small mussels, or 2 dozen large; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 small red onion to make 2 tablespoons minced; 6 or 7 sprigs marjoram to make about 2 teaspoons finely chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; 1 very large tomato to make about 1 cup chopped; 2 slices crusty country bread; 1/8 teaspoon salt

By Marian Burros

Updated March 13, 2023

Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

1pound large new potatoes
Pan spray
3dozen small mussels, or 2 dozen large
¼cup dry white wine
1small red onion to make 2 tablespoons minced
6 or 7sprigs marjoram to make about 2 teaspoons finely chopped
2teaspoons olive oil
1tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1very large tomato to make about 1 cup chopped
2slices crusty country bread
⅛teaspoon salt

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Preparation

Step 1
Scrub potatoes, but do not peel them. Slice thin and spray on one side with pan spray.
Step 2
Prepare stove-top grill. Arrange potatoes on grill before heating it, and spray second side of potatoes. Grill the potatoes over medium-high heat until they begin to brown on one side; turn and brown on second side, cooking until they are soft.
Step 3
Wash mussels thoroughly and remove beards. Discard any with open shells. Place in pot with the wine; cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until shells open, 3 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of the mussels.
Step 4
Mince onion; wash, dry and chop marjoram; then, combine in serving bowl with oil and vinegar.
Step 5
When mussels are done, remove from pan and remove mussels from shells; add to serving bowl with 1 tablespoon of mussel broth.
Step 6
Wash, trim and chop tomato into small cubes; then, stir into bowl.
Step 7
When potatoes are cooked, add to bowl and mix well. Season with salt. Serve with bread.