French Potato Salad

This recipe is adapted from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook. It is WONDERFUL! The fresh herbs are essential--don't even try to make it with dried. It is also important to use a good flavored olive oil. Whenever we make this, it gets rave reviews. My husband could eat it daily for a week. Easy to double or triple for a crowd! Something different from your typical mayo based potato salad!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb small white potatoes
• 1  lb small red potato
• 2  tablespoons  good dry white wine
• 2  tablespoons  chicken stock
• 3  tablespoons  white balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon kosher salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 10  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  minced green onion (white and green parts)
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh dill
• 2  tablespoons  minced parsley
• 2  tablespoons  chiffonade fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Cut potatoes in half, quarters if they are larger.
2. Steam until cooked--can pierce easily with fork (can boil if you prefer).
3. Drain in colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes.
4. Place in medium bowl and toss gently with the wine and chicken stock.
5. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
6. Combine the mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion.
7. Add the vinegarette to the potatoes.
8. Add the green onions, dill, parsley, and basil.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.