Cook the potatoes with the bay leaf and the clove of garlic in salted water for 15-20 minutes and let them evaporate. Remove the bay leaf and garlic, peel the potatoes.
Wash the tomatoes, spring onions and basil. Chop the tomatoes, cut the spring onions into rings, and pick the basil.
Mash the potatoes, add the vegetables, stir in the oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with a green salad. Also tastes very good with steamed fish.