New Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 4 pounds new potatoes
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 pints grape tomatoes*
• 1/3 cup chopped purple onion
• 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 25 to 30 minutes or just until tender; drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half, and set aside.
2. Process vinegar and next 4 ingredients in a blender, stopping to scrape down sides. Turn blender on high, and gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in chopped basil.
3. Place potato, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently. Cover and chill 8 hours. Top with crumbled bacon just before serving.
4. * 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped, may be substituted.