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Potato Salad with Garlic Mayonnaise and Chives

4.3

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 generously

Ingredients

2 pounds small boiling potatoes (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
3 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus additional to taste if desired
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot water
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan combine potatoes with salted water to cover by 1 inch and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and cool until they can be handled.

    Step 2

    While potatoes are cooling, in a large bowl whisk together garlic paste, 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, mayonnaise, and hot water.

    Step 3

    Peel potatoes and cut in half. Add potatoes and chives to dressing and toss well. Season salad with additional lemon juice and salt and pepper. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and kept chilled, covered. Before serving, toss salad with 1 to 2 tablespoons water to moisten dressing.

    Step 4

    Serve salad at room temperature.

TagsPotato SaladSaladAmericanPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableLemonCitrusFruitChiveHerbs & SpicesSideStarterDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVegetarianEasyQuickMake AheadWeeknight MealsSimmerLabor DayGourmet
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