Joy's Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small new potatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, diced
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small purple onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Red leaf lettuce

Preparation

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover and 1 teaspoon salt 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Peel potatoes, and cut in half. Place potato, bell pepper, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Process remaining 1 teaspoon salt, vinegar, pepper, and sugar in a blender until smooth. Turn blender on high; add oil in a slow, steady stream. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat.
3. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain; serve on a lettuce-lined dish.