Ingredients
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1 cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade)
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1/4 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
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3 drops Tabasco sauce
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1 teaspoon prepared mustard (I use English)
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1 pinch sugar
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2 large potatoes (scrubbed but not peeled)
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2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions (spring onions)
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1 egg (hard boiled chopped)
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1/2 cup cucumber (peeled, seeded and finely chopped)
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped fresh, coriander)
Instructions
- Dressing:
- Put all the ingredients in a bowl and combine (can be made ahead and kept covered in fridge for a day or two).
- Salad:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 - 25 mins until cooked but still firm.
- Pour off the hot water and add tepid water; let the potatoes stand until cool enough to handle; drain.
- Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
- Put warm potatoes in a large bowl and add cucumber, scallions,egg, cilantro and parsley.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; let stand for a few minutes.
- Pour dressing over potatoes and toss gently.
- Season again if necessary.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.