Japanese Potato Salad

Courtesy of "Yahoo! Foods". Times are approx.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs potatoes
• 1  small carrot, peeled & cut in small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 medium cucumber, peeled & cut into small cubes
• 2  eggs, hard boiled & coarsely chopped
• 3  slices  of sliced ham, cut in small pieces (about 4 ounces) (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 3  tablespoons  rice wine vinegar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted water, boil the potatoes and carrots until tender when pierced with a fork, but not soft. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
2. Place the potatoes, carrots, chopped onions, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, and ham in a medium-size bowl.
3. Combine the mayonnaise and rice wine vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over the vegetables and toss well to coat. Season with salt & pepper.