Description
French Potato Salad is a refreshing twist on the traditional recipe, combining tender potatoes with vibrant herbs and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. This light and flavorful salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side dish for any meal. With its bright notes of parsley and dill, it stands out as a crowd-pleaser while being easy to prepare. Whether served warm or chilled, this potato salad brings a delicious touch to your dining table. Embrace the simplicity of wholesome ingredients and impress your guests with this unique take on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds potatoes, cubed (optionally peeled)
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cornichons or dill pickles, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornichon (pickle) juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender (8–10 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustards, garlic (if using), cornichon juice (if using), salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss the warm potatoes with parsley, dill, green onions, shallot (if using), and cornichons.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture and taste, consider including cherry tomatoes or olives. Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for best results. Allowing the salad to chill enhances flavor melding.