Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 5 tablespoons frozen green peas
  • 23 cup green beans, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 12 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 small gherkins, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 12 stuffed green olives
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced thin
  • 23 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Method

  • In a saucepan, in lightly salted water, cook potatoes, carrot & beans, bringing to a boil, then simmering until almost tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add peas & cook not more than another 5 minutes, then drain & transfer veggies to a serving bowl.
  • Add onion, pepper, gherkins, baby capers, olives & sliced egg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, lemon juice & mustard, then add to serving bowl & mix well to ensure all ingredients are coated.
  • Sprinkle with pepper & toss, then refrigerate.
  • Before serving, allow to stand at room temperature for an hour so that flavors can meld.