French Potato Salad Recipe

Name: French Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound small white boiling potatoes; 1 pound small red boiling potatoes; 2 tablespoons good dry white wine; 2 tablespoons chicken stock; 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 10 tablespoons good olive oil; 1/4 cup minced scallions (white and green parts); 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill; 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound small white boiling potatoes
1 pound small red boiling potatoes
2 tablespoons good dry white wine
2 tablespoons chicken stock
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 tablespoons good olive oil
1/4 cup minced scallions (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

1
Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through.
2
Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes.
3
As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl.
4
Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock.
5
Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
6
Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion.
7
Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes.
8
Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature.

526

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound small white boiling potatoes, 1 pound small red boiling potatoes, 2 tablespoons good dry white wine, 2 tablespoons chicken stock, and more.

Yes, French 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 Potato Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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