French Potato Salad

From The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook comes this French Potato Salad, a cool and tasty take on regular potato salad. It's great for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal because it has a tangy dressing made of Champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and scallions.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed
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• Kosher salt
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• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
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• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
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• 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
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• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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• 10 tablespoons good olive oil
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• 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
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• Freshly ground black pepper
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• 1/2 cup minced scallions white and green parts
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Instructions:

Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water

Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife

Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel

Allow the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the wine, chicken stock, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper

While the potatoes are still warm, cut them in half or quarters, depending on their size

Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and pour enough dressing over them to moisten

Add the dill, scallions, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend

Serve cold or at room temperature