- 10 red potatoes, scrubbed and dried with paper towels
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Cut the potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks, and place into a bowl. Drizzle with canola oil, and spread out onto a baking sheet. Turn potatoes so skin sides are down. Sprinkle the potatoes with thyme, chili powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are golden brown, about 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
- In a large salad bowl, lightly toss the cooled potatoes, green onions, roasted red peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, parsley, and Gorgonzola cheese until thoroughly combined.
- Place the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, and basil into a blender, and pulse a few times until the dressing is thickened and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, pour over the potato salad, and toss lightly. Chill for 4 hours before serving.