We bought some pre-made ribs at the grocery store. Rather than go with fatty salads from the deli, I bought some small new potatoes and zucchini. After slicing the zucchini and salting it to draw out some of the liquid, I put the potatoes on to steam.

When the potatoes were done I cut them up right away and dressed them with olive oil, salt, and celery seed so the potatoes would soak in the flavor. I also added onions and celery. The potato salad would be served warm or room temperature.

Delicious potato salad made with a little olive oil and no mayo

After sautéing onions, mushrooms, and garlic I added the zucchini to cook. Some thyme from the backyard finished the dish.

Zucchini in the pan with mushrooms, onions, and garlic

Finally John heated the ribs in the microwave and we had a “real” dinner.

Grocery store ribs with no mayo potato salad and zucchini