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French-style potato salad


  • Author: cocoa & salt
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8

Description

This herby potato salad uses a tangy vinaigrette in place of American style mayo based potato salad. 


Ingredients

Salad
2 pounds baby potatoes (yellow, red, or a mix) 
1/2 pound french green beans, trimmed and cut in half 
2 teaspoons salt 
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup diced green onion 

Dressing
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
2 tablespoons dijon mustard 
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced shallot 
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

  1. Rinse and scrub potatoes, then cut into half. Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Once water boils, add potatoes and cook over medium/high heat until easily pierced with a form, about 12-16 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the green beans. 
  2. When the potatoes and beans are done, drain rinse well with cold water. Let drain in colander for about 10 minutes while you prep the dressing.
  3. Add vinegars, mustard, garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and combine with a whisk. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk to emulsify the dressing. Taste the dressing and add more of vinegar, oil salt or pepper to adjust the flavor as needed. 
  4. Add drained potatoes to a serving bowl.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Cuisine: French

Keywords: french potato salad

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