"Russian Potato Salad, with crunchy radishes and celery, aromatic scallions, capers, dill and chives, draped in an umami dressing of anchovy, garlic, Worcestershire and lemon juice, is a wondrous balance of taste, color, temperature and texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Salad
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1 1/2 pounds new red potatoes
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6 medium-size to large red radishes, scrubbed, trimmed, and thinly sliced
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4 ribs celery, leaves discarded, thinly sliced
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1 large English cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeds discarded, and thinly sliced
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4 scallions, beards trimmed, green tops and white bulbs thinly sliced
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1/4 cup baby capers, drained
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
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For the Dressing
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6 anchovy fillets
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2 egg yolks (see note below)
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 large cloves garlic, crushed
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup canola oil
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon coarse sea or kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns