Potato salad with garlic mayonnaise and chives

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsSmall boiling potatoes; (about 1 to 1 1/2
; inches in diameter)
3Garlic cloves; minced and mashed
; to a paste with 1
; teaspoon salt
tablespoonFresh lemon juice plus additional to
; taste if desired
cupMayonnaise
1tablespoonHot water
¼cupChopped fresh chives

Directions

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, 3½ 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.

Serves 4 generously.

Gourmet August 1994

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