Potato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Tossed while warm so the potatoes drink in every drop of tangy mustard vinaigrette, this mayo-free potato salad lets crisp, fresh herbs and tender local potatoes shine. Delicious served hot or cold.

Ingredients:

POTATOES:

2 lbs thin-skinned potatoes (Yukon Gold, fingerling, red bliss)

2 tsp salt

DRESSING:

1 large shallot, minced (about ⅓ cup)

½ cup olive oil

⅓ cup white wine vinegar

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp honey

½ tsp salt, plus more to taste

¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

1 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Equipment:

Large pot

Chef’s knife

Cutting board

Strainer (optional)

Large bowl

Measuring cups and spoons

Jar with lid or bowl and whisk

Ingredients:

POTATOES:

2 lbs thin-skinned potatoes (Yukon Gold, fingerling, red bliss)

2 tsp salt

DRESSING:

1 large shallot, minced (about ⅓ cup)

½ cup olive oil

⅓ cup white wine vinegar

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp honey

½ tsp salt, plus more to taste

¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

1 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Equipment:

Large pot

Chef’s knife

Cutting board

Strainer (optional)

Large bowl

Measuring cups and spoons

Jar with lid or bowl and whisk

Directions:

  1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment. Wash the produce and prepare it as detailed in the ingredients list.
  2. For the potatoes, place the potatoes and salt in a large pot, then add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Once the potatoes are done, carefully pour out the water and transfer them to a bowl. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, then cut them into ½-inch cubes. The warmer the potatoes are, the more dressing they will absorb, enhancing their flavor.
  4. For the dressing, place the shallot, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a jar with a lid.
  5. Cover the jar with the lid and shake well to combine the ingredients. Add the parsley and give it another shake
  6. To finish the salad, drizzle the dressing over the potatoes and fold everything together. Taste, adjust, and enjoy!