Warm Potato Salad with Beer and Mustard Dressing

[ZWarrior]

Warm Potato Salad with Beer and Mustard Dressing

Yield 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients

    * Salad:
    * 3  pounds  red potatoes
    * 1/2  cup  finely chopped red onion
    * 1/4  cup  thinly sliced green onions
    * 1/4  cup  finely chopped celery
    * 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley
    * 1/4  cup  finely chopped sweet pickles
    * 2  tablespoons  beer
    * 2  tablespoons  cider vinegar
    *

      Dressing:
    * 1/4  cup  olive oil, divided
    * 3/4  cup  finely chopped yellow onion
    * 3/4  cup  beer
    * 1/4  cup  cider vinegar
    * 1  teaspoon  sugar
    * 3/4  teaspoon  salt
    * 1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
    * 2  tablespoons  Dijon mustard

Preparation

To prepare salad, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Combine potatoes, red onion, and next 6 ingredients (through 2 tablespoons vinegar); toss gently.

To prepare dressing, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup yellow onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 3/4 cup beer and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 6 minutes). Place mixture in a food processor. Add mustard to food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil through food chute, processing until smooth. Pour dressing over potato mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately.