french potato salad
A classic French potato salad made with tender potatoes, fresh herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 kg Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Herbs and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
Instructions
Cooking Potatoes
- Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Drain and let cool.
Making Vinaigrette
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- Once the potatoes are cool, add them to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat the potatoes.
- Add the chopped parsley, chives, and red onion. Mix until evenly distributed.
Serving
- Serve the potato salad at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will develop over time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg