Tarragon Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Tarragon Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes (6 to 8 potatoes); Kosher salt; 1 cup good mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tarragon or white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped scallions, white and green parts; 3 tablespoons minced red onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves; 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Servings: persons

2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes (6 to 8 potatoes)
Kosher salt
1 cup good mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons tarragon or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped scallions, white and green parts
3 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

1
Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover them.
2
Add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, just until tender when pierced with a small knife or skewer.
3
Drain in a colander.
4
Put a kitchen towel over the colander and allow the potatoes to steam for 10 minutes.
5
When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and slice 1/2 inch thick.
6
Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl.
7
Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
8
While the potatoes are still warm, pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss well.
9
Add the scallions, red onion, tarragon, and dill and toss gently.
10
Allow the salad to
11
sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.
12
Sprinkle with salt and serve at room temperature.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes (6 to 8 potatoes), Kosher salt, 1 cup good mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tarragon 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.

Tarragon Potato Salad

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