French Potato Salad

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min
Yield 6 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
French potato salad is a pleasant change of pace from the traditional versions. It's a lighter take on the usual potato salad, perfect for warm summer days.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby red potatoes
  • 1 pound baby yellow potatoes
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon each minced fresh chervil, parsley and chives
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. With a slotted spoon, remove potatoes to a colander; cool slightly. Return water to a boil. Add garlic; cook, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove garlic and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; mince. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  2. Cut cooled potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk reserved cooking liquid, oil, vinegar, mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Gently stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 201 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.

French potato salad is vinegar-based instead of creamy, and is made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, scallions or shallots, and fresh herbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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