Japanese-Style Potato Salad

Looking for a fun and fresh twist on an American classic? This Japanese-style potato salad recipe does things a little differently. Tender potatoes mixed with crisp cucumber, onion, carrot, savory deli ham and KEWPIE mayonnaise. Creamy, crunchy and fresh. 

It's right at home next to something hot off the grill, and just as welcome on a potluck table. Familiar enough to recognize. Different enough to get asked about. 

Ingredients

• 2 ‏Medium Size Potatoes, Peeled and Cut Into Chunks
• 1 ‏Baby Seedless Cucumber or 1/3 English Cucumber, Thinly Sliced
• ½ ‏Onion, Thinly Sliced
• 2 ‏Carrots, Peeled and Sliced
• 2 oz ‏Sliced Deli Ham, Thinly Sliced Into Strips
• 2/3 c ‏Kewpie Mayonnaise
• ‏Salt, Pepper for Taste

Chunky mashed potatoes and tangy Kewpie Mayo make a terrific combination.

Directions

1. Rinse potatoes with water and drain. In a microwave-safe bowl, place potatoes and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Heat in microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through. Remove the bowl and set aside.
2. In the microwave-safe plate, place onion and carrots. Cover lightly with plastic wrap. Heat in microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until carrots are cooked. Remove the plate and set aside. Once the vegetables are cool enough to handle, squeeze any excess water from onion.
3. In a large bowl, mix potatoes, carrots, onion, cucumber, ham, and mayonnaise. Mix all together, breaking potato with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.