Classic French-Style Potato Salad
🇫🇷 France
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (680g) small potatoes (gold, red-skinned, or a mix)
- 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp grainy mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 shallot, peeled and diced
- 5-6 cornichons (or dill pickles), diced
- 1 tbsp cornichon juice
Steps
- Slice the potatoes in half, or in quarters if large. Place in a large pot, cover with 1 inch of water, add 1 tbsp salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer about 15 minutes, until a knife easily pierces the potatoes.
- Drain and rinse under cold water until just warm to the touch.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Add the Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, 3 tbsp of the chopped dill, diced shallot, diced cornichons, and cornichon juice. Stir to combine.
- Add the warm potatoes to the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with the remaining 1 tbsp of chopped dill.
Source: www.pardonyourfrench.com