Potato-Pear Salad

Side Dishes

15 Potatoes; medium
Water
3/4 cup Salad oil
1/3 cup Vinegar; cider/wine
1 3/4 teaspoons Salt
3/4 teaspoon Pepper
6 Pears; medium
1 Romaine lettuce head; large

In 8-quart saucepot over high heat, heat unpeeled potatoes and enough water to cover to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover, simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender. Meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix salad oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. When potatoes are done, drain; cool potatoes until easy to handle. Peel; cut potatoes into 1/8" thick slices. Thinly slice pears. Add potatoes and pears to dressing; toss gently until well coated. Line salad bowl with lettuce leaves; spoon mixture onto lettuce. Serve warm. Or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled later.