Step 1

Place in a pan, cover with water, season with some salt.

Step 2

Bring to the boil and cook potatoes until tender.

Step 3

Leave to cool to a temperature you can handle them.

Step 4

Meanwhile, finely dice the gherkins, shallots, carrots and cooked meat if using.

Step 5

Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the carrot cubes, cook for 30 seconds, then add the frozen peas and cook another 15 seconds. Drain immediately and place in a bowl.

Step 6

Make the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, gherkin juice.and the white wine vinegar.

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper, to taste

Step 8

When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them into bite size pieces

Step 9

Mix the potatoes, gherkins, carrots, shallots, peas, meat and sauce carefully. Because the potatoes are still a little warm, they will soak up some of the sauce and will give the salad a lukewarm serving temperature. It can also be served cold

Step 10

Present and garnish to your preference ( a great way to use leftovers)