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Classic French Style Potato Salad

30-Minute Classic French Style Potato Salad – Zingy Perfection

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A classic French-style potato salad with a tangy mustard vinaigrette, fresh herbs, and crisp cornichons.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5lbs (680g) small potatoes (gold, red-skinned or a mix)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Grainy Mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 shallot, peeled and diced
  • 56 cornichons (or dill pickles), diced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) cornichon juice

Instructions

  1. Slice the small potatoes in half, or in quarters if larger. Place them in a large pot and cover by 1 inch with water. Add 1 tbsp of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk to blend. Add mustards, 3 tbsp dill, shallots, cornichons, and cornichon juice. Toss to combine.
  3. Add potatoes to the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with remaining dill.

Notes

  • Best potatoes: small gold or red-skinned varieties.
  • No need to peel the potatoes.
  • Tossing warm potatoes helps absorb flavors better.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg