Potato salad with radish
4 servings
45 minutes
Potato salad with radish is an elegant dish of French cuisine that combines simplicity and sophistication. Tender young potatoes infused with the aroma of olive oil and white wine vinegar harmoniously coexist with the freshness of cucumber and radish. Dijon mustard adds a piquant touch, while herbs fill the salad with summer freshness. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish for a light dinner or as a side to fish or meat. The French appreciate it for its refined play of textures: the softness of the potatoes contrasts with the crunchiness of the vegetables. Such a dish is suitable for both festive tables and everyday menus, pleasing both the eye and palate.
1
Boil the potatoes, drain, and let them cool. Thinly slice the cucumber and radish, and chop the greens.
- New potatoes: 450 g
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Radish: 1 bunch
- Fresh herbs: 0.3 bunch
2
Place cucumber pieces on a plate and sprinkle with salt. Leave for half an hour, then rinse the cucumber under cold water and dry with a towel.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Salt: 2 tablespoons
3
Arrange cucumber and radish on the plate. Place potatoes on top.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Radish: 1 bunch
- New potatoes: 450 g
4
Mix mustard, olive oil, vinegar, and herbs to prepare the dressing. Drizzle over the salad and leave in the fridge until serving.
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh herbs: 0.3 bunch
