Warm Potato Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Recipes

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.

HERB-VINAIGRETTE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon; cool. Return water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Transfer potatoes and asparagus to a large bowl; add radishes, green onions and herbs. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Stir before serving.

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.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drop the white and red potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are just cooked through. Drain in a colander and place a towel over the potatoes to allow them to steam for 10 more minutes. As soon as you can handle them, cut in 1/2 (quarters if the potatoes are larger) and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with the wine and chicken stock. Allow the liquids to soak into the warm potatoes before proceeding.
• Combine the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Add the vinaigrette to the potatoes. Add the scallions, dill, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WARM POTATO-TOMATO SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• In a bowl, whisk together the onion, mustard, 2 tablespoons of the red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and then add the tarragon.
• Put the potatoes in a large pot of cold, well-salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until tender when pierced, about 15 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl or sheet pan to cool slightly. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar.
• Add some of the vinaigrette to the potatoes and toss; you may not need it all. Add the tomato and toss again. Taste and adjust the seasoning. The salad may need more salt.

HOT POTATO SALAD WITH SCALLION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Scrub 2 pounds boiling potatoes; slice 1/3 inch thick. Put in medium saucepan with salted water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Boil until tender, 15 minutes. Drain.
• In large bowl, toss hot potatoes with one half recipe Scallion Vinaigrette and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

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.