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Recipe: Potato salad

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Wednesday Feb 8 2012

Galgorm Resort and Spa chef Israel Robb celebrates the humble potato by sharing some amazing new recipes from Gillies Bar and Grill

What you'll need

2 tbsp walnut pieces (optional)

1 tbsp tarragon or cider vinegar

2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp walnut oil

1 tsp honey

Flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

900g new potatoes, such as Jersey Royals or Charlottes, washed or scrubbed

1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves

1 large shallot, finely chopped

2 tbsp chopped gherkins (optional)

If you're using the walnuts, place in a hot oven (about 200°C/gas 6/400°F) for a few minutes until beginning to colour slightly. This gives a fresher, less bitter flavour to the nuts.

Place the vinegar, mustard, oils, honey and salt and pepper in a screw-top jar or in the bowl of a small hand blender. Shake or blend well until creamy. Add more seasoning if preferred.

Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 15-20 minutes until just tender. Drain well and, when just cool enough to handle, cut into halves or quarters, if quite large.

Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl with the tarragon, shallots, cornichons or gherkins and walnuts, if using, and toss in as much or as little of the dressing as you want. Serve just warm or, if you're not eating straight away, refrigerate and return the salad to room temperature before eating.

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