Description
A delightful and refreshing French Potato Salad with Herb Mustard Vinaigrette recipe that is perfect for picnics or as a side dish. This salad features tender baby yellow potatoes tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette made with a blend of mustards, fresh herbs, and seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes (halved or quartered)
Herb Mustard Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 small shallot (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and boil for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and shallot in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss Potatoes: While warm, toss potatoes with vinaigrette. Add parsley, dill, and chives, toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
- This mayo-free potato salad is ideal for outdoor gatherings.
- To enhance tanginess, increase vinegar amount.
- Substitute with fingerling or red potatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
