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Potato Salad · Dijon Herb (No Mayo)

Warm Dijon Herb Potato Salad

Small red potatoes tossed while warm in a Dijon vinaigrette so they soak up every bit, then finished with lots of fresh herbs. Light, tangy and good warm or at room temperature.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min
Serves
6
Level
Easy

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 2 ½ lb small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt, for the cooking water

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Herbs

  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp dill, chopped

Steps

  1. Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with cold water by 1 inch and add 1 tablespoon salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to a steady simmer and cook until a knife slides in easily.
  3. While the potatoes cook, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Stir the red onion into the dressing. Sitting in the vinegar mellows its sharp bite.
  5. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for a few minutes.
  6. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and toss gently until coated.
  7. Let the potatoes sit so they soak up the dressing, then toss again.
  8. Fold in the parsley, chives and dill. Taste for salt and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: Dressing the potatoes while they are warm is the whole trick. Cold potatoes won't absorb the flavor.

Tip: Use honey in place of maple syrup if you don't need it vegan.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Let it sit out 20 minutes and add a few fresh herbs before serving.

Make ahead: Make up to 1 day ahead, but add the herbs just before serving so they stay green.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 250 calories · protein 4 g · carbohydrates 32 g · fiber 4 g · sugars 3 g · fat 12 g (saturated 1.5 g) · sodium 210 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 11 of 11 ingredients.