Grilled Potatoes with Lemon and Cilantro

This is the simplest way to make really delicious potato salad. The great thing about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and kept at room temperature. I love buying fingerling potatoes- firstly,  because I love the way they look; secondly, I don’t need to peel them or even slice them in half if I don’t want to (even though I did slice them for this recipe). These potatoes work really well with burgers or any other barbecued meats.

I simply cooked them in some water. I drained them and immediately drizzled olive oil, lemon juice and sprinkled salt all over them. It is important to add the flavoring while the potatoes are still warm. I then grilled them on the hot grill to get some delicious looking golden brown spots.  Once they cooled down, I added the cilantro. That was it- very simple, yet very delicious. Great recipe for the long weekend…

• 1 pound fingerling potatoes, sliced and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of a lemon
• Salt
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Cook the potatoes in water till they are fork tender. Take out and add oil, lemon juice and salt. Place on a grill pan and grill till the potato pieces are golden brown. Let cool. Once completely cool, add the cilantro, mix well and check for seasonings.