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French Potato Salad

French Potato Salad with fingerling potatoes coated in a white wine vinaigrette for a light, elegant side. Warm-sliced potatoes soak up tangy Dijon, then marinate for a classic French texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

French Potato Salad
  • 3 lb fingerling potatoes
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Cook and slice potatoes
  1. Boil fingerling potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
  2. Slice the potatoes while warm, then transfer them to a mixing area so they can absorb the vinaigrette.
Make the white wine vinaigrette
  1. Whisk together dry white wine, olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallots, and salt and pepper until the dressing looks smooth and slightly glossy.
Dress and marinate
  1. Pour the vinaigrette over the warm potatoes and toss gently so the surfaces are evenly coated.
  2. Let the salad marinate at room temperature for 1 hour so the potatoes take on tangy, Dijon flavor.
Finish and serve
  1. Add chopped parsley and chopped tarragon and toss gently to distribute the herbs.
  2. Serve the French potato salad at room temperature for the best herb-forward flavor and silky coating.

Notes

For the closest French-style result, toss the potatoes with the vinaigrette while they’re still warm so the dressing clings instead of pooling. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; let sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes before serving. Freezing isn’t recommended because the potatoes and vinaigrette texture can turn watery. Dietary swap: for a dairy-free option this recipe already is, just ensure your Dijon is dairy-free if you need to avoid any additives.