French-American Potato Salad Recipe

Name: French-American Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons best quality red wine vinegar; Fine sea salt; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 pounds new potatoes; 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 3/4 of a cup of cornichons (tiny French pickles), cut in thin rounds; 1 bunch radishes, cut in small rounds; 1/4 cup capers; 4 large, hard-cooked eggs, diced

Servings: persons

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In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine and salt, then whisk in the olive oil.
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Add the garlic and whisk.
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Steam the potatoes until they are tender through, about 20 minutes.
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Remove them from the steamer and when they are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into thick rounds.
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Transfer them to the vinaigrette, toss, and let sit until the potatoes are cool through.
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Add the remaining ingredients and toss.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again.
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Let sit for at least two hours before serving.

609

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons best quality red wine vinegar, Fine sea salt, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, finely minced, and more.

Yes, French-American Potato Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French-American Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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