Herbed Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 5 lbs red potatoes
• 3 shallots
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives
• salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional) or blue cheese (optional)
• 1/2 pint grape tomatoes (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Watch potatoes and remove eyes, chop into large dice (Do not remove skins).

2. 2

   Cover potatoes with salted water and boil for 20-30 minutes. Potatoes should be tender but not mushy.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, finely chop all of the herbs and the shallots.

4. 4

   In salad bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and honey until emulsified. Add lots of freshly ground pepper and a pinch of salt. Stir in herbs and shallots.

5. 5

   Drain potatoes. Pour them into salad dressing and stir to evenly coat.

6. 6

   Taste for salt and pepper. Add a pinch more vinegar if it doesn't seem tangy enough.

7. 7

   Options: Stir in either cheese to make creamier; Garnish with grape tomatoes for color.