Picnic Potato Salad with No Mayonnaise

recipe from allrecipes.com by Maridele

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds small new potatoes, quartered
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked until crispy, crumbled

Directions:

1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
2. Whisk vinegar, olive oil, mustard, basil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the potatoes and onion. Toss gently to coat. Let stand until cool, about 30 minutes.
3. Fold blue cheese and chives into potato salad until blended. Sprinkle with bacon.