Cold-fashioned Potato Salad - Alton Brown

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
• 3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons (gherkins)
• 1/2 cup small dice red onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot. cover with cold water and place over medium heat. cover the pot and bring to a boil. immediately reduce heat and remove lid. gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender. drain and place into an ice bath to cool.
• 2 remove skin by rubbing with a tea towel.
• 3 slice potatoes into rounds and place into a zip top bag.
• 4 add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes. place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
• 5 in a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, tarragon, garlic, cornichons, onions, and celery.
• 6 once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• 7 let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.