Classic potato salad

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• 5 potatoes (peeled)

Place the potatoes in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 7-9 minutes until tender.

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Drain the potatoes and leave to cool.

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• ½ onion (peeled and chopped finely)
• 6 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp salad cream
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 pinch salt

Place the cooled potatoes in a bowl with the onion, mayonnaise, salad cream, half of the white pepper and the salt. Stir everything together to combine. Taste and add a little more seasoning if needed.

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• 1 tbsp chives (chopped)
• 1 pinch black pepper

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to a day) before serving. Just before serving sprinkle with chopped chives and a little black pepper if you like.