You Can Go Home Again Potato Salad

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   Fill a large stockpot half full with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

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   Add the potatoes to the boiling water.

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   Decrease the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until they are fork-tender, about 12 minutes.

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   While the potatoes are cooking, combine the blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mustard, salt, pepper, and tarragon in a bowl.

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   When the potatoes are done, drain them and let cool in a large, shallow bowl for about 15 minutes.

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   Add the celery, onions, and blue cheese mixture and gently stir the ingredients together.

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   Cover and refrigerate until cold.

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   To add a Texas-style chile kick, stir in 2 small stemmed, seeded, and diced jalapenos along with the celery and onions.

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   Reduce the fat quotient by substituting low-fat or nonfat sour cream for the regular stuff.

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    The salad can be made 24 hours in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.

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    In fact, a night in the fridge improves the flavor.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.