Description
This vibrant French potato salad features tender Yukon Gold potatoes tossed in a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette with fresh herbs and capers, making it a perfect chilled side dish or light lunch. With a refreshing blend of parsley, dill, and red onion, this salad offers bright flavors and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Cool Potatoes: Drain the potatoes thoroughly and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool completely, ensuring they are at room temperature before mixing with the dressing.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes, chopped red onion, parsley, dill, and capers to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat everything evenly without mashing the potatoes.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Serve the French potato salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
- Allowing the potatoes to cool completely prevents the dressing from getting oily or separating.
- Herbs like parsley and dill add a fresh, aromatic flavor—feel free to adjust quantities based on preference.
- Capers add a salty, tangy bite; use sparingly if sensitive to saltiness.
- Best served chilled, but it can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure that all condiments used are certified gluten-free.
