Garlic-Herb Potato Salad

INGREDIENTS

lbs small red potatoes (, scrubbed and rinsed and diced into small even size chunks (about 1-inch))

1 1/2 tbsp

salt (, divided)

1/2 cup

olive oil ((I prefer 1/4 cup extra-virgin 1/4 cup regular))

2 tbsp

red wine vinegar

1 1/2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp

dijon mustard

3 cloves

garlic (, minced (1 Tbsp))

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup

finely chopped fresh parsley ((from about 1/2 cup cup packed leaves with some stem))

2 1/2 tbsp

chopped fresh chives*

1 tbsp

finely chopped fresh thyme