Potato Salad on Sticks
October 30, 2025
1kg small waxy (boiling) potatoes
Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Topping: 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons diced gherkins
1/4 cup each: chopped chives, flat-leaf parsley, fennel fronds
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