French Potato Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 6

This is good when you want something besides the usual creamy potato salad.

Ingredients:

2 cups water

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 red potatoes, unpeeled, scubbed, and halved (about 2 lb.)

6 green onions, sliced (include some of the green part)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/3 cup oil

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 -2 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt

1 tablespoon dijonnaise mustard

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

1. To make the vinaigrette: whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. To make the Dijon-basil mayonnaise: whisk together all the ingredients until well blended; cover and refrigerate until set to use.
3. To make the salad: Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan; add in salt and lower heat to medium.
4. Add in potaotes and cook, covered, about 20 minutes or until tender.
5. Cool under running water and drain.
6. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
7. Add potatoes, green onions, and parsley in a bowl.
8. Add in the vinaigrette; toss lightly.
9. Cover and refrigerate 6-8 hours.
10. Serve with Dijon-Basil Mayonnaise-top the salad with a dollop.

By RecipeOfHealth.com