Soho Charcuterie Potato Salad With Wine

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 lbs red new potatoes, washed
• 6 1/2 teaspoons salt, in all
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry wine or 1/4 cup dry vermouth
• 1/3 cup fruity olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy or walnut oil
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped scallion, and green parts
• 1/3 cup loosely packed chopped herbs, dill, parsley, tarragon

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with about 4 quarts water, 4 t salt and bring water to a boil.
• 2 lower the flame so that the potatoes cook at a medium simmer until they are easily pierced with a fork, approximately 20 minutes.
• 3 drain and rinse briefly under cool water for 1 minute.
• 4 while the potatoes are still warm, cut them into thirds and add the remaining ingredients except for the scallions and herbs.
• 5 it is important to add the dressing while the potatoes are still warm so that the flavors are absorbed.
• 6 add the scallions and herbs after the salad has cooled or they will discolor.
• 7 serve at room temperature or chilled.