French Potato Salad
8 servings
45 minutes
French potato salad is an elegant and simple dish that embodies the spirit of French cuisine. Its delicate flavor unfolds in harmony with soft red potatoes, tangy Dijon mustard, and fresh tarragon. The light acidity of white wine vinegar enhances the sophistication of the aroma, while olive oil gives the salad a velvety texture. This dish has roots in traditional French gastronomic traditions where simplicity of ingredients meets the subtlety of flavor nuances. Potato salad is perfect as a side dish for meat and fish dishes but can also serve as a light dinner on its own. Its refined taste makes it a wonderful choice for picnics, family lunches, or exquisite dinners.
1
Wash the potatoes well with a vegetable brush and slice them into circles about 0.5 cm thick. Transfer them to a pot with 3.5 liters of water, bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain the water, then add half a teaspoon of salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons of vinegar to the potatoes and mix gently. Set aside to cool for 30 minutes.
- Red Potatoes: 1300 g
- White wine vinegar: 6 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
2
Meanwhile, finely chop the red onion and tarragon. In a small bowl, mix the remaining vinegar, pepper, salt, oil, and mustard. Drizzle this mixture over the cooled potatoes, sprinkle with onion and tarragon, and mix again. Transfer to a large dish and serve.
- White wine vinegar: 6 tablespoons
- Extra virgin olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Red onion: 1 head
- Fresh tarragon: 8 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon