French Potato Salad With Herbs
A French potato salad recipe that's fresh and bright with vinaigrette and lots of herbs -- no mayo. This potato salad recipe is adapted from Ina Garten's French potato salad recipe, and is the only one I like to make.
Servings: 6 to 8 people
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small, waxy boiling potatoes, such as fingerling or small yellow potatoes
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar (can substitute white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar)
- 5 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon French whole-grain mustard, such as Maille or Pommery. Do not use Dijon; use whole grain.
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to boil the potatoes (I use Diamond Crystal)
- 1 teaspoons fresh-cracked black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh scallions, green and light-green parts, sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons each of chopped fresh basil, dill, and parsley, or some combination thereof
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the potatoes in well-salted water until fork tender. Drain well, and return to the pot off heat.PRO TIP: If any potatoes are much larger than others, use a knife to cut the larger ones before boiling, so the size is uniform.
- While the potatoes are boiling, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, whole-grain mustard, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and pepper. Separately, chop and toss together the scallions and fresh herbs.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the warm, drained potatoes and stir to combine in the pot. Add the fresh scallions and herbs, reserving a bit for garnish.
- Toss gently and taste for seasoning. Pour into a serving bowl, garnish with the reserved herbs and a little more salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This French potato salad recipe is fantastic served fresh, but also keeps in the refrigerator for up to one day. Refresh leftover potato salad by tossing well (the vinaigrette will settle) and maybe adding a pop of fresh green herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
