Ina Garten French Potato Salad Recipe
If you love light, fresh flavors with a simple touch, this Ina Garten French Potato Salad Recipe is perfect. It is bright, tangy, and very satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt for boiling
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
Instructions
Boil the Potatoes
- Place potatoes in a pot with salted water. Boil until fork-tender but not mushy.
Drain the Potatoes
- Drain potatoes well. Let them cool slightly. Cut into halves while still warm.
Heat the Dressing
- Heat olive oil and vinegar in a small saucepan. Warm gently. Do not boil.
Add Mustard and Seasoning
- Whisk Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper into the warm dressing until smooth.
Add Shallots
- Stir minced shallots into the dressing. Let them soften for one minute.
Combine Potatoes and Dressing
- Place warm potatoes in a bowl. Pour dressing over them gently.
Toss Carefully
- Toss potatoes gently so they absorb dressing without breaking apart.
Add Fresh Herbs
- Sprinkle parsley, dill, and chives over potatoes. Toss lightly again.
Rest Before Serving
- Let salad rest for ten minutes. Flavors blend beautifully during this time.
Notes
Use waxy potatoes for best texture.
Dress potatoes while warm for better flavor.
Do not overcook potatoes.
Fresh herbs make a big difference.
Adjust vinegar to taste.
Serve warm or room temperature.
Dress potatoes while warm for better flavor.
Do not overcook potatoes.
Fresh herbs make a big difference.
Adjust vinegar to taste.
Serve warm or room temperature.