2poundswhole small potatoes,or larger ones, halved or quartered
2tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonlemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar
2teaspoonDijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Scallions to taste
Instructions
Cover the potatoes with water in a large pot with a lid. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat down to medium and set the lid askew so that steam can escape.
After about 25 minutes, try piercing the largest potato with a fork. If the fork pierces the potato easily, it’s fully cooked. If not, boil for 5 more minutes.
Drain the water. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle safely (but still warm), roughly chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Whisk olive oil, citrus juice or vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Place the potatoes into the bowl and stir to coat them in the dressing. Add a generous amount of salt as you stir. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
Chop a handful of scallions and sprinkle them over top. Toss the salad once more, then taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and vinegar as you see fit.
This keeps very well and travels nicely to a picnic or potluck. Have fun!
Notes
Additions
fresh dill,chopped
fresh parsley,chopped
paprika
fresh chilies,finely chopped
pickles,finely chopped
Recipe used with permission from Leanne Brown, author of "Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day."