Yukon Gold Garden Potato Salad With Apples and Herbs

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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)
• 1⁄2 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.