Garlic Herb Potato Salad

I am sure that it is no surprise to people who know me that I have always been a picky eater.  No, I don't like sandwiches, condiments, etc.  Lunch to me is a hot lunch or now a good yogurt and granola bar to hold me over.  It took me a while to warm up to summer salads because I really am not a mayo fan.  So when I saw this recipe that has no mayo I gave it a try and loved it.  It is very easy to make and taste great warm and cold too.  Give this a try!

Ingredients

3 lbs small red potatoes , scrubbed and rinsed and diced into small even size chunks (about 1-inch)
1 1/2 Tbsp salt , divided
1/2 cup olive oil (I prefer 1/4 cup extra-virgin 1/4 cup regular)
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic , minced (1 Tbsp)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (from about 1/2 cup cup packed leaves with some stem)
2 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives*
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme

Instructions


Place potatoes in a large pot. Cover potatoes with water (water level should come about an inch or two above potatoes), season with 1 Tbsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a boil reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender all the way through, about 10 - 15 minutes (they should pierce easily with a knife, but you also don't want them really tender/mushy). Drain potatoes and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes (cooling is recommend so they don't fall apart while tossing. If you want to serve them hot then plate individual servings of potatoes and spoon dressing over each serving rather then tossing everything together).


While potatoes are cooking prepare the dressing - in a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper, parsley, chives and thyme. Season with remaining 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste. Let mixture rest while potatoes continue to cook and cool slightly, then once potatoes are ready, pour drained potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over top and gently toss just a few times to coat. Serve warm or chilled.