Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

By William Norwich

 

Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

 

  • Yield  8 to 10 servings
  • Time 45 minutes

There’s nothing complicated about this potato salad — it’s really just boiled red potatoes tossed with a simple Dijon mustard vinaigrette and a generous smattering of scallions and fresh herbs — and that’s the beauty of it. It’s served cold or at room temperature, and its flavor gets better as it sits, making it an ideal dish to bring to a potluck or a picnic.

 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red new potatoes
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 6 scallions, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped dill
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Place the potatoes in a large stockpot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. When cool, cut the potatoes in half.
  2. Combine the vinegar and mustard in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  3. Add the potatoes to the vinaigrette, and mix gently but thoroughly. Toss in the scallions, parsley and dill. Salt and pepper to taste.