French Style Grilled Potato Salad Recipe

Name: French Style Grilled Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (red and yellow), scrubbed; 1/2 cup olive oil, divided; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 8 cornichon, finely diced; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chervil, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (red and yellow), scrubbed
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 cornichon, finely diced
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chervil, for garnish

1
Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan.
2
Add 2 tablespoons salt.
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
4
Drain potatoes and let cool and slice in half.
5
Heat the grill to medium.
6
In a large bowl toss the potatoes with 1/4 cup of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Place the potatoes on the grill, cut-side down and grill until lightly golden brown, about 4 minutes.
8
Turn the potatoes over and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 4 minutes longer.
9
While the potatoes are grilling, whisk together the vinegar, mustards, and 1/4 cup oil in a large bowl, add the red onion, cornichon and capers and stir to combine.
10
Remove the potatoes from the grill and immediately add to the bowl with the other ingredients and gently stir to combine.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes before serving.
13
Garnish with chopped chervil.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (red and yellow), scrubbed, 1/2 cup olive oil, divided, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, French Style Grilled 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.

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French Style Grilled Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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