Ingredients

• 5 -- cored, and
• 1/8" half-moon slices
• 2 pounds red potatoes -- cut into 1/8"
• 1/2 -moon slices
• 1/2 cup diced celery -- diced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil