POTATO SALAD WITH CORNICHONS AND CAPERS

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Categories     Salad     Potato     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds small red and Yukon gold potatoes (quartered if large)
2 tbl plus 1 1/2 tsps coarse salt
2 tbl red wine vinegar
1 tbl dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cornichons, rinsed and sliced into thin rounds (about 1/4 cup)
2 tbl capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 tbl coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan. Add 2 tbls salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 tbl cooking water. Let cool slightly. 2.Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and reserved cooking water in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified. Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl, and drizzle with vinaigrette. Add onion, cornichons, capers, parsley, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. 3. Using a large spatula, gently stir to combine.

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