POTATO SALAD WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE AND CHIVES

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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Potato     Side     Fourth of July     Picnic     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Summer     Chive     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 generously

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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

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