Ingredients

2lbspotatoes,(small red and Yukon gold)

2tbspcoarse salt,(plus 1½ tsp)

2tbspred wine vinegar

1tbspdijon mustard

cupextra-virgin olive oil

1smallred onion

5cornichons

2tbspcapers

2tbspfresh flat-leaf parsley,coarsely chopped

¼tspfreshly ground pepper

Preparation

Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes, or until tender.

Drain potatoes, reserving 1 tablespoon cooking water. Let potatoes cool slightly.

Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and reserved cooking water in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified. Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl, and drizzle with vinaigrette.

Add onion, cornichons, capers, parsley, remaining salt, and pepper. Using a large spatula, gently stir to combine.