The Best Potato Salad

Don't shy away from the toasted sesame oil. When guests taste this potato salad, their first thought isn't, "Is that sesame?" Instead, it's usually, "Wow, what did you put in this?"

My theory is that the subtle smokiness of the toasted sesame oil delivers some of the same savory satisfaction that bacon brings to a traditional potato salad. You can absolutely add bacon if you'd like, but the sesame oil provides a more subtle, balanced flavor that lets the potatoes shine.

Serves 8

Ingredients

2 lbs baby potatoes
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 red onion, diced small
½ cup toasted sesame oil
¼ cup red wine or champagne vinegar
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp mustard
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook potatoes in salted water until fork tender.

2. Drain and allow to cool slightly.

3. Whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, mustard, salt, and pepper.

4. Toss warm potatoes with dressing, celery, and green onions.

5. Serve warm or chilled.