The beloved Southern dish can contain a multitude of cultures.

Ingredients

4medium(about 2 lb.

total)russet potatoes, scrubbed

1 1/4cupsfrozen sweet peas

3cupsshredded cooked chicken breast(about 1 lb.)

Southern Living Persian Salad Olivieh (Persian Chicken Salad) on a platter to serve

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Add potatoes to pot; cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Drain potatoes, and place in a medium bowl.

Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.

Peel potatoes, discarding skins; set flesh aside in bowl.

Cook peas:

While potatoes are cooking, place peas in a small microwavable bowl.

Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.

Remove from microwave; set aside, and let cool 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup peas.

Garnish salad as desired with radishes, cucumber, and herbs.