Spring Potato-Radish Salad


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This is the perfect potato salad for when the Spring new or fingerling potatoes are available and also the wonderful Spring radishes.

Spring Potato Radish Salad

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Spring Potato-Radish Salad Recipe

Recipe Type: Salad and Salad Dressing, Potatoes, Balsamic Vinegar
Yields:  4 to 6 servings
Prep time: 25 min


Ingredients:

1 pound new or fingerling potatoes, with skins*
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 teaspoons coarse-grain mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Coarse or sea
salt
Freshly-ground black pepper

* Small red potatoes may be substituted.


Preparation:

Sliced RadishesIn a large pan over medium-high heat, add potatoes and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until just tender. Remove from heat and drain. As soon as you can handle the potatoes, cut the warm potatoes into bite-sized chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.

While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and honey; set aside.

While the potatoes are still warm. thoroughly mixed in the dressing mixture with the potato chunks. Mix in the sliced radishes and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.