Potato Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato-Caper Vinaigrette

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Seriously Simple Parties' by Diane Rossen Worthington"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• Vinaigrette

• 1⁄4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
• 2 tablespoons drained rinsed capers
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

• Salad

• 3 lbs small potatoes, unpeeled (creamers or fingerlings)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

directions

1. Vinaigrette--in a small bowl, combine both vinegars, the mustard, tomato pesto, capers, and parsley.
2. Season with salt and pepper and whisk well to combine.
3. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
4. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until tender but slightly resistant when pierced with a fork.
5. Drain and cool slightly.
6. If large, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks and put in a medium mixing bowl.
7. Pour the vinaigrette over the potatoes and mix gently until coated.
8. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
9. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
10. Remove the potato salad from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
11. Garnish with the parsley and serve.