Unlike traditional potato salad, French potato salad is light and refreshing, made with minimal ingredients and a healthy dose of fresh herbs. No picnic, barbecue or potluck menu is complete without this easy potato salad.
1poundpotatoes (Yukon Gold and red potatoes are best)
Pinch of salt
1small red onion, chopped or sliced
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonolive oil
½teaspoonDijon mustard
Dash of black pepper
¼cupfresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
¼cupfresh coriander, finely chopped (optional)
instructions
Drop whole, unpeeled potatoes into a large pot of salted water, bring it to a boil and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until they are just cooked through. You can check doneness by piercing the potatoes with a fork or the tip of a knife. If there is little to no resistance, they're cooked. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes.
As soon as you can handle them, peel the potatoes, cut them into 1 inch cubes and place in a medium serving bowl. Let them cool in the fridge.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Chop or slice the onion (I like to finely chop half of it and slice the other half for extra texture), and mix it with vinegar, oil, Dijon mustard and black pepper.
Toss the potatoes with the dressing. Add the dill and coriander, if using, and toss. Serve cool or at room temperature.
nutrition
Nutrition Facts
French Potato Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
254
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
34
mg
1
%
Potassium
1037
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
543
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
54
mg
65
%
Calcium
45
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.