French Potato Salad

French Potato Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 203.1
  • Total Fat: 11.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
  • Sodium: 479.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g

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Introduction

I like to use this herbal potato salad as a base for Nicoise salad, as shown in the photo, but it's tasty enough to stand alone, best served as soon as it's made or at room temperature. I like to use this herbal potato salad as a base for Nicoise salad, as shown in the photo, but it's tasty enough to stand alone, best served as soon as it's made or at room temperature.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    48oz small potatoes , use red bliss, yukon gold or a mixture of both
    2 T white wine ( i use Vermouth)
    2 T defatted chicken stock
    3 T champagne vinegar
    1t Dijon mustard
    2 t kosher salt
    3/4 t freshly ground black pepper
    8 T extra virgin olive oil
    1/4 c minced scallions ( white and green)
    2T fresh dill weed, minced
    2T fresh basil chiffonade
    2T fresh flat leaf parsley, minced

Directions

Cover potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil, adjust heat to keep at a gentle boil and cook until just tender when pierced with a butter knife ,(20 -30 min) drain in colander and cover with a kitchen towel to let them steam for another 10 minutes
Cut potatoes into quarters and place in a large bowl sprinkle with wine and broth and toss untill all pieces are coated , let sit another 5 minutes giving an ocassional stir , so that all the liquid is absorbed.
While the potatoes are boiling prepare the dressing by mixing the vinegar , mustard salt and pepper in a bowl with a wish , slowly wisk in the olive oil for a nice emulsion.
Once potatoes have absorbed the wine and broth pour the dressing over the top a little at a time, mixing as you go . You may not need all the dressing , once the potatoes are coated stir in the herbs , taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed serve at once.

Serving Size:  Serves 12 as a side dish or 8 as part of a main dish salad nicoise

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARENCRAFTER.