Fantabulous Italian Potato Salad

This potato salad is a creation of mine, and I'm not sure if it's "authentic", but it uses classic mediterranean ingredients - it's on the menu at the Italian restaurant where I'm a chef. Enjoy!!!! 2 tsp might seem like a lot of salt, but it's not - you'd be suprised how much salt you need when cooking with potatoes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  red potatoes, quartered
• 1⁄3 cup capers, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive (pitted)
• 3  tablespoons basil, chopped
• 3  tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
• 1  tablespoon mint, chopped
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 4  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 8  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Place potatoes in pot and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil and let cook about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
3. Combine herbs, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk in olive oil till well combined.
4. Pour dressing over still warm potatoes, and GENTLY combine.
5. Chill till ready to serve. Serve SAME DAY.