Noah Oliphant :: Recipes :: German Potato Salad

Potato salad with nuts and scallions.

Yield: 6
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Course: Side Dishes/Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 4-5 Pounds Waxy Potatoes (Red or White)
• 1/3 Cup Dry White Wine
• 1 Bunch Scallions (Green Onions)
• 1 Cup Walnuts
• 1 Egg
• 2 Tbsp Sweet/Hot Mustard
• Dash of Cayenne Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 Cup Parsley
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

Boil pototaoes in their skins until barely tender.  Drain and place on a cutting board to cool slightly.  When you can handle them, chop them coarsely and place in a large bowl.

While the potatoes are cooking toast the walnuts in an oven. 

Sprinkle with white wine while still hot.

Chop the scallions very vine and place on top of the warm potatoes.

Chop the walnuts and add to potatoes.

Make the dressing in a blender by throwing in the egg, mustard, cayenne, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.  While the blender is running, add a thin stream of olive oil.

Once the potatoes are completely cooled, toss with dressing.  Top with parsley.