French Potato Salad Recipe
A classic French Potato Salad featuring tender boiled potatoes tossed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette with fresh herbs, green onions, and optional pickles and shallots for extra flavor. This salad is perfect as a light side dish or picnic favorite, served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cubed (optionally peeled)
Herbs and Vegetables
- 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons dill, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, finely diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup cornichons (or dill pickles), diced (optional)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or sherry vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornichon (pickle) juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer gently until the potatoes are just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the dressing and mix: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar (or sherry vinegar), Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, minced garlic (if using), and cornichon juice (if using). Whisk well until emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Add the cooled potatoes, chopped parsley, dill, sliced green onions, diced shallot, and diced cornichons (if using) into the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix again.
- Chill and serve: You can serve the salad immediately or cover it and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. This salad also keeps well overnight, perfect for making ahead.
Notes
- Peeling the potatoes is optional depending on your texture preference.
- Cornichons add a nice tangy crunch but can be substituted with any dill pickles or omitted entirely.
- Using both Dijon and grainy mustards adds depth and texture to the dressing.
- The salad can be served at room temperature or chilled.
- For a vegan version, ensure the mustard used does not contain honey.
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