Nancys Potato Caesar Salad

Fingerling potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, avocados and lemon vinaigrette put a surprising--and nutritious--summertime spin on the Caesar Salad. This crowd-pleasing recipe, specially developed for the USPB by Chef Nancy Silverton, will soon become one of your favorites!  If requiring a gluten-free recipe, check the label of the indicated (*) recipe ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.

• 1 pound fingerling potatoes, cut in half lengthwise
• Olive oil
• Salt
• 1/3 cup Lemon Vinaigrette*, divided
• 1 pound tender inner leaves of romaine, Bibb or Boston lettuce
• 2 avocados, cut into wedges
• 2 hard-cooked eggs
• 3/4 cup aged pecorino cheese, grated*

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss potatoes in oil until coated; season with salt. Spread in shallow roasting pan in one layer; cover with foil. Roast 30 minutes; remove foil and roast 15 minutes more or until tender. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the Lemon Vinaigrette.

In large bowl, toss lettuce with remaining Lemon Vinaigrette until lightly coated. Layer lettuce, avocados and potatoes on large platter or 4 individual salad plates. Grate eggs on top; sprinkle with cheese.

*To make Lemon Vinaigrette, whisk together 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. (Yield: 1/3 cup)

For a complete meal: Top each serving with one 4 to 6-oz. grilled or broiled salmon fillet.