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French Potato Salad

Zesty French Potato Salad with Tangy Dijon Vinaigrette

This French Potato Salad combines fresh ingredients with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups cubed potatoes waxed varieties like red or yellow
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup shallot optional, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cornichons optional, chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard optional
  • 1 clove garlic optional, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornichon juice optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and optional ingredients until emulsified.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes with parsley, dill, green onions, and optional shallots and cornichons; mix gently.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is ideal for summer gatherings. Adjust ingredients and seasonings as desired.

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