Classic potato salad

• small new potato↗800g g
• shallots↗3

  finely chopped

• small capers↗1 tbsp tbsp

  (optional)

• cornichons↗2 tbsp tbsp

  finely chopped (optional)

• mayonnaise↗3 tbsp tbsp

  or to taste

• extra-virgin olive oil↗3 tbsp tbsp
• white wine vinegar↗1 tbsp tbsp
• parsley↗small handful

  leaves, roughly chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 mins until just cooked, drain, then cool.

2. 2

   Cut the potatoes into chunks, then throw into a bowl with the shallots, capers and cornichons, if using. Add enough mayonnaise to bind, then mix together the olive oil and vinegar and add just enough to give a little sharpness to the salad. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and serve.