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French Potato Salad

Creamy French Potato Salad with a Zesty Dijon Twist

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A Light and Tangy French Potato Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette, perfect for summer picnics!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes such as red bliss or baby whites
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 3 pieces green onions sliced
  • 1 medium shallot optional, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cornichons or dill pickles, optional
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cornichon juice optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add cubed waxy potatoes, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and cool on a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, minced garlic, and cornichon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, parsley, dill, green onions, shallots, and cornichons. Drizzle dressing over, fold gently.
  4. Chill for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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