Grilled Potato Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 10 scallions, trimmed
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Piment dEspelette (see Note)
- 1 small jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
- In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
- Add a generous pinch of salt and simmer over moderate heat until just tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and let cool slightly, then halve lengthwise.
- Meanwhile, light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
- Brush the scallions with oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill over high heat, turning, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes.
- Cut the scallions into 1-inch lengths.
- Brush the potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill cut side down over high heat until lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate.
- In a large bowl, whisk the 1/3 cup of olive oil with the vinegar and lemon juice.
- Add the scallions and potatoes and toss well.
- Season with salt and piment dEspelette and toss again.
- Scatter the jalapeno slices on top, garnish with a large pinch of piment dEspelette and serve warm or at room temperature.
potatoes, kosher salt, scallions, extravirgin olive oil, ground black pepper, rice vinegar, lemon juice, piment
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-potato-salad-with-scallion-vinaigrette (may not work)