French Potato Salad – How to Make It

French Potato Salad - How to Make Your Own

My family, for the most part, has always liked potato salad.  My mother just threw it together and so did I for many years.  Then, I needed to take potato salad to a picnic on a sweltering day.  That was the first time I made French potato salad.

After the potatoes are cooked, a little chicken broth, dry white wine, and minced shallots are poured over the sliced warm potatoes.  Then, you make a French-style vinaigrette, toss some fresh chopped herbs, and combine with the potatoes.  It’s just so easy but it tastes so good!

This potato salad is served warm or at room temperature.  You don’t have to worry about eating or serving spoiled mayonnaise on a hot day either!

I’ve doubled the recipe on this day and used 4 pounds of potatoes.  So, keep that in mind as you view the pictures.

Tips for Making French Potato Salad

  • Use waxy potatoes such as red or Yukon gold.  They hold their shape better when cooked.
  • Use baby potatoes and leave them whole because the skin keeps the water from being absorbed by the potatoes.
  • Make sure you have everything cut and prepped while you cook the potatoes.  The wine, broth, and vinaigrette need to be poured over the potato slices while they are still warm for the best absorption.
  • Be sure to add fresh herbs, parsley, basil, chives, or even tarragon for added flavor and color.
  • Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

 

French Potato Salad - How to Make Your Own
Ingredients for French Potato Salad

 

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French Potato Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Chardonnay
  • 2 Tablespoons Chicken stock
  • 1 medium shallot – minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Country Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt – divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper – divided
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 Tablespoons minced flat-leaf-parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

Directions:

First, wash the potatoes and place them in salted water.  Heat the water to boiling, cover with a lid, and turn down to simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through.  A knife should easily pierce through the potatoes.

French Potato Salad - How to Make It
Drain the hot water from the potatoes.

While the potatoes cook, prep the remaining ingredients.

 

Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices and place in a medium bowl.

Pour the wine and chicken stock over the potatoes.  Add the shallots and toss lightly.

Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Slowly, whisk the olive oil into the mixture to make an emulsion.  Add to the potatoes.

French Potato Salad - How to Make It
Pour vinaigrette over potatoes.

Add half the green onions, parsley, basil, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.  Gently toss the ingredients to combine.

French Potato Salad - How to Make It
Toss half the onions, the parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.

Serve the potato salad in a serving bowl warm or at room temperature.  Garnish with the remaining green onions and fresh herbs.

 

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French Potato Salad - How to Make Your Own
French Potato Salad

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French Potato Salad - How to Make Your Own
Yield: 8 servings

French Potato Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
The first time I made French potato salad, I needed to take potato salad to a picnic on a sweltering day. After the potatoes are cooked, a little chicken broth, dry white wine, and minced shallots are poured over the sliced warm potatoes.  Then, you make a French-style vinaigrette, toss some fresh chopped herbs, and combine with the potatoes.  It's just so easy but it tastes so good!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Chardonnay
  • 2 Tablespoons Chicken stock
  • 1 medium shallot - minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Country Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt - divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper - divided
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 Tablespoons minced flat-leaf-parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

Instructions

    First, wash the potatoes and place them in salted water.  Heat the water to boiling, cover with a lid, and turn down to simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through.  A knife should easily pierce through the potatoes.

While the potatoes cook, prep the remaining ingredients.

Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices and place in a medium bowl.

Pour the wine and chicken stock over the potatoes.  Add the shallots and toss lightly.

Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Slowly, whisk the olive oil into the mixture to make an emulsion.  Add to the potatoes.

Add half the green onions, parsley, basil, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.  Gently toss the ingredients to combine.

Serve the potato salad warm or at room temperature.  Garnish with the remaining green onions and fresh herbs.

 

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