Step #1 4 lb Small Red Potatoes : Lemon Dressing-- 1 TB Lemon Zest -- minced 1 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 2 TB Dijon Mustard 2 ts Fresh Tarragon (1 Tsp : Dried) 1/2 c sliced Green Onions 1/3 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/8 ts Red Pepper Flakes -- or to : taste : Kosher Salt To Taste 1 3/4 c Fresh Corn Kernels -- cut : from the cob 1/2 c Kalamata Olives -- pitted, : sliced 1/2 c Unsalted Cashews -- lightly : toast & chop 1/2 c Parsley -- sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step #2 Add whole potatoes and reduce heat.
Step #3 Simmer potatoes for 12-15 mins, or until just tender.
Step #4 Don't overcook; potatoes should be firm but cooked through.
Step #5 Drain potatoes in cold water & place this in an ice bath to cool completely.
Step #6 Remove potatoes from ice bath & quarter.
Step #7 To make dressing, mustard, tarragon and green onions in a medium, juice, mix lemon zest, nonreactive bowl & whisk thoroughly.
Step #8 Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking.
Step #9 Add red pepper & salt & Spice up to taste.
Step #10 Set aside.
Step #11 In a large salad or mixing bowl, cashews & parsley, olives, place quartered potatoes & carefully mix in the corn, reserving some of the parsley for garnish.
Step #12 Whisk dressing & mix into salad throughly.
Step #13 Don't overly handle the potatoes, or they will break apart.
Step #14 Garnish with remaining parsley.
Step #15 Can be made a day ahead & put in the fridged covered.
Step #16 Serve at room temperature.
Step #17 Yield:12 servings ZESTING LEMONS A lemon zester is an invaluable kitchen tool.
Step #18 Another very successful method is to use a vegetable peeler to pull long, thin slices of zest off the lemon.
Step #19 Always avoid the bitter white pith when zesting any citrus.