Celery, egg and herb potato salad

Ingredients

  • 400g baby potatoes
  • 50ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard,
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • a pinch of sugar
  • 3 free-range eggs
  • 2 sticks celery (sliced on the diagonal)
  • 4 sprigs torn flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tbsp chives (snipped)

Method

Cook 400g baby potatoes (halved) in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for about 10-12 minutes or until tender.

For dressing: Whisk together 50ml extra virgin olive oil, 2 tsp white wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic (crushed), salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Drain potatoes and drizzle with dressing while hot. Cook 3 free-range eggs in boiling water for about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, peel and cut into quarters. Add 2 sticks celery (sliced on the diagonal) to potato mixture and toss gently. Top with eggs, 4 sprigs torn flat-leaf parsley and 2 tbsp chives (snipped).

Source: Lynne Mullins, The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 September 2006