Description
This French Potato Salad is a light, flavorful twist on the classic potato salad. Tender potatoes are tossed with fresh parsley, dill, green onions, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise, making it the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. It’s easy to make, naturally dairy-free, and even better after chilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cubed (peeled if desired)
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, finely diced (optional)
- ¼ cup cornichons or dill pickles, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or sherry vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced or grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornichon (pickle) juice (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes while you prepare the dressing.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the warm potatoes, parsley, dill, green onions, shallot, and diced cornichons to the bowl.
- Toss gently until the potatoes are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately while slightly warm or refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for even better flavor.
Notes
- Yukon Gold and red potatoes hold their shape best.
- Toss the potatoes while they’re still warm so they absorb the dressing.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor.
- Chill overnight for the most flavorful potato salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Not recommended for freezing, as potatoes may become grainy after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg