Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad - Alton Brown Recipe

Name: Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad - Alton Brown
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic; 3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons (gherkins); 1/2 cup small dice red onion; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs red potatoes
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons (gherkins)
1/2 cup small dice red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with cold water and place over medium heat. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and remove lid. Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and place into an ice bath to cool.
2
Remove skin by rubbing with a tea towel.
3
Slice potatoes into rounds and place into a zip top bag.
4
Add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes. Place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, tarragon, garlic, cornichons, onions, and celery.
6
Once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
7
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, and more.

Yes, Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad - Alton Brown falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad - Alton Brown

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