Potato Salad

By Julie Collins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound Red New Potatoes
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chives, chopped
• 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. In a large saucepan combine potatoes with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Drain potatoes and cool until they can be handled.
3. While potatoes are cooling, in a large bowl whisk together garlic, 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, mayonnaise, and hot water.
4. Peel potatoes and cut in half.
5. Add potatoes and chives to dressing and toss well.
6. Season salad with additional lemon juice and salt and pepper.
7. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and kept chilled, covered.
8. Before serving, toss the salad with 1 to 2 tablespoons water to moisten dressing.
9. Serve salad at room temperature.

Serves 4 generously.   Prep time, 15 minutes; Cook time, 30 minutes.