Look for fresh-crop spuds at appealing prices now that it's the peak of the California potato season. Russet potatoes are $1.79 for five pounds at Foodland, and Gem potatoes cost $1.39 for five pounds at IGH (Independent Grocers of Hawaii) stores.
Also, with longer midsummer days, California stone fruits are blushing with more color and better prices. Nectarines cost $1.39 a pound at Times. Plums are $1.59 at Safeway, and red, black and green varieties are $1.49 at Star. Large yellow peaches cost $1.49 at Star, and babcocks are $2.99 at Safeway.
Keep company with a summery potato salad with less than 1 gram of fat per serving.
3 pounds red-skinned potatoes, steamed, peeled, cut in 3/4 inch diceIn a large bowl, stir together potatoes, celery, onion, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add relish, egg whites and mayonnaise, and stir gently to combine. Garnish with parsley. Makes 8 servings.
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3 hard-boiled egg whites, chopped
3/4 cup nonfat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced parsley
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