Garden Potato Salad With Apples and Herbs

BecR's Note:

Made with petite new potatoes, crisp red apple, and fresh garden herbs! A lovely alternative to regular potato salad, with the addition of tarragon and lovage! Lovage is a wonderful old-fashioned herb, very similar to celery, but a little stronger in taste and with a hint of anise -- a new addition to my herb garden and it is quickly becoming one of my favorites! You may substitute celery for the lovage, if you wish.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs petite yukon gold potatoes , washed and scrubbed, but not peeled
• 1⁄3; cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons onions , finely chopped
• 1 small red apple , chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh lovage , chopped (stems and leaves, or use celery)
• ½ teaspoon celery seed (or lovage seeds)
• 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon)
• 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
• 2 hardboiled egg , chopped
• salt and pepper , to taste
• fresh tarragon , to garnish (optional, or fresh lovage)

Directions:

1. Bring unpeeled scrubbed potatoes to a boil in enough salted water to cover. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes test done with a fork, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain potatoes in a colander, and allow to cool. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch slices.
3. Mix together the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add the sliced potatoes, stirring gently to combine. Garnish with a sprig of fresh tarragon or lovage.
4. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until serving time.