Basic Potato Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Set a steamer basket in a Dutch oven (or large pot with a lid), and add enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Place potatoes in basket, cover pot, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
3. 3
   Steam potatoes, gently tossing occasionally, until tender, 15 to 25 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, scallion whites, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5. 5
   Add hot potatoes to vinegar mixture; toss to combine.
6. 6
   Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Add mayonnaise and scallion greens to cooled potatoes; mix gently to combine.
8. 8
   Serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.