Recipe: French Red Potato Salad (without mayonnaise)

FRENCH RED POTATO SALAD
Source: Use It Up Cookbook: Creative Recipes for the Frugal Cook by Catherine Kitcho

This is a favorite from my catering business. I was very concerned about serving salads with a mayonnaise base for events that were held outdoors in hot weather. This potato salad was the perfect solution because it had a vinegar, wine, and oil dressing, and actually tastes better when it's warm. Try it for your next picnic.

2 pounds red potatoes
8 green onions, sliced thin
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup white wine
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil

Cut the potatoes into quarters, and steam for 15 minutes or until cooked through but not mushy.

Drain in a colander and rinse in cold water. When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes into cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Add the onions, parsley, dill weed, salt, and pepper, and stir to distribute.

In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, wine, garlic, and olive oil. Pour over the potatoes and stir thoroughly.

Serve immediately or chill and serve later.

Makes 8 servings