Idaho Potato Ham-Cheese Salad Supreme

1/2 c Vegetable oil

1/4 c White wine vinegar

1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley

2 tb Dijon-style mustard

2 tb Minced fresh shallots

1/2 ts Salt

1/4 ts Pepper

3 Fresh Idaho potatoes,

-baked 1/4 c Coarsely chopped walnuts

1 ts Butter or margarine

-Lettuce leaves 1/2 lb Cooked ham, cut into

-julienne strips 1/4 lb Swiss cheese, shredded

In jar with tight-fitting lid combine first seven ingredients. Cover; shake until thoroughly combined. cut potatoes into l-inch pieces; arrange in shallow dish. Pour 1/? cup of the dressing over the potatoes, stirring gently to coat well. Set aside 30 minutes or until potatoes have absorbed most of the dressing. In 10-ounce microwave safe custard cup place walnuts and butter. Cook on High 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring once. To serve; line platter with lettuce. Arrange potatoes on lettuce . Toss remaining dressing with ham and cheese. Spoon over potatoes; sprinkle with walnuts. Makes 4 servings. From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994