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serving bowl of french potato salad

French Potato Salad

Diana
Elevate your potato salad game with a zesty French twist. This recipe features a tangy Dijon dressing and a burst of fresh herbs.
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Course Salads
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes, quartered (or halved if very small)
  • 1 heaping teaspoon salt for the cooking water
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh snipped chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or dill
  • Dash garlic granules
  • Pinch of salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. The water should come about 1 inch above the potatoes. Add a heaping teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but still firm.
  • Drain and let the potatoes cool slightly to just warm. Transfer to a bowl.
    cooked potatoes for potato salad
  • Combine the shallots, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and a dash of garlic granules in a screw-top jar or bowl. Shake in the jar or whisk in the bowl; taste and add salt and pepper.
  • Pour half or two-thirds of the dressing over the potatoes and sprinkle with the chives, parsley, and tarragon or dill; use a rubber spatula to gently mix. Taste and add more dressing as desired.
    serving bowl of french potato salad
Keyword french potato salad
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