Herb Vinaigrette Potato Salad Recipes

LEMON VINAIGRETTE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, herbs, vinegar, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Drain potatoes. Place in a large bowl; add onion. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve warm or chill until serving.

HERB-VINEGAR POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup chopped mixed parsley, dill and chives, 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 6 tablespoons each white wine vinegar and olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with 2 pounds boiled quartered new potatoes.

HERBY POTATO SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with 2 inches water. Generously season the water with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
• While the potatoes cook, place the bacon in a cold skillet and turn to medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and thyme to the pan. Saute the bacon and thyme until just starting to crisp, about 7 minutes; we want to render the bacon slowly. Once the bacon has rendered some of its fat, add the onions to the bacon and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vinegar, butter and mustard.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and add immediately to the pan with the sauteed bacon. Stir to coat, adjusting the seasoning, if necessary. Add the remaining fresh herbs, toss and serve.
• This salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
• Cook's Note: Adding the potatoes while they are still warm will help them to soak up the flavors of the vinaigrette.

HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, herbs, honey and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in the top part of a vegetable steamer and cook over simmering water until they are just tender when pierced, about 15-20 min, depending on the size.
• Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup of the oil, 2 Tbs of the vinegar, the wine, a generous teaspoon of kosher salt and several turns of black pepper. Set aside.
• Transfer the cooking potatoes to a work surface and let cool slightly.
• Peel the potatoes and cut into 3/8-inch thick slices.
• Put the potatoes in a shallow serving dish and pour the oil and vinegar mixture over them.
• Set aside for 20-30 minute Do not refrigerate you want this to be warm.
• Meanwhile, make the final dressing.
• Put the remaining olive oil, vinegar, shallots, parsley, and the chives into a small bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the marinating potaotes and toss.
• Taste and correct the seasoning if necessary.
• Serve.

POTATO SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 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.
• Combine the vinegar and mustard in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Add the potatoes to the vinaigrette, and mix gently but thoroughly. Toss in the scallions, parsley and dill. Salt and pepper to taste.