Garlic Roast Potatoes & Mediterranean Vegetables

(The Flavor of California)

1 ¹/₂ lbs. waxy potatoes, peeled and halved or quartered

2 - 4 Tablespoons olive oil, for roasting the potatoes

1 head of garlic, with cloves separated and left unpeeled

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 cucumber, diced

1 onion, chopped

¹/₂-oz. cilantro leaves

optional:

10 or so black olives (such as kalamata), pitted and diced

1 Tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, or to taste, for dressing

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 head of curly endive, or other lettuce such as mesclun or romaine

Cover the potato chunks with water and bring to a boil. Cook until barely tender, then drain and set aside to cool slightly. Toss the cooked potatoes with the olive oil, garlic cloves, and salt and pepper. Spread in a baking dish and roast for 30-40 minutes at 400°, turning the potatoes several times until they are golden brown all over and the garlic cloves are tender.

Meanwhile, combine the bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and optional olives in a bowl and dress with the olive oil and lemon juice mixture. When the potatoes are ready, remove them from the oven and toss them together with the chopped garlic. Make a bed of lettuce and dress with the remaining olive oil and lemon mixture. Put the potatoes over the lettuce and dollop the vegetables all over the top. Serve immediately.

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Garlic Roast Potatoes & Mediterranean Vegetables