Potato, Apple, and Celery Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, scrubbed
• salt and black pepper
• 6 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 small red onion, very finely sliced
• 2 red apples, such as red delicious, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives (to garnish)

Vinaigrette

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Put the potatoes into a large saucepan of boiling salted waer and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, until just tender.

2. 2

   Drain, leave to cool, then cut the potatoes in half.

3. 3

   Put the potatoes into a large salad bowl, add the vinaigrette dressing, and toss gently while the potatoes are still warm.

4. 4

   Add the celery, onion, and apples to the potatoes.

5. 5

   Mix together gently so that all the ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing, then add salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

7. 7

   Gently stir in the mayonnaise, taste for seasoning, sprinkle with the chives, and serve immediately.

8. 8

   Vinaigrette Dressing: Put all into a screw-top jar and shake until well combined.

9. 9

   Makes 2/3 cup.