Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad

  4.5 – 162 reviews  • Picnic Salad Recipes
Level: Intermediate
Total: 59 min
Prep: 35 min
Inactive: 9 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Level: Intermediate
Total: 59 min
Prep: 35 min
Inactive: 9 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, large diced
  2. 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  3. 3/4 cup mayonnaise (homemade if possible)
  4. 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  5. 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  6. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  7. 1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
  8. 3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons
  9. 1/2 cup small dice red onion
  10. 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  11. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  12. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with cold water and place over medium heat. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and remove lid. Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and place into an ice bath to cool. Remove skin by rubbing with a tea towel. Slice potatoes into rounds or cut into large dice and place into a zip top bag. Add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes. Place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, tarragon, garlic, cornichons, onions, and celery. Once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 346
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 525 mg
Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 346
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 525 mg

Reviews

Eric Lynch
AB’s Recipes. always my go to first.
This potato salad recipe is excellent
Heartbreakers Beach Party song obviously
was looking forward to this. thanks AB
Lisa Vang
Delicious! Followed the directions exactly and it was a big hit. Will definitely be adding this recipe to our summer repertoire.
Cody Walker
Really delicious!!!
Did not have time to soak the potatoes overnight. Added a touch of sour cream and used yellow mustard, and chunky garlic from a tube, and three chopped hard boiled eggs. Otherwise, same herbs, seasonings.Outstanding!
Dr. Christina Reid
Excellent and easy. Alton rocks!
Tyler Rojas
omg…first 28 “reviews “ are Not reviews at all!! Why doesn’t foodnetwork Stop this junk?? Really messes up the Real reviews!!
Charlene Gardner
I especially loved the tang from the cornichons! It’s a perfect little French touch that made this recipe pair well with another French inspired side: lentil salad with a Dijon vinaigrette dressing.
Tina Snow
I LOVE this potato salad and so do my vegetarian relatives! I make this all summer long 
Brooke Brown
It’s 5 stars hands down. The old change I make is adding 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire.
Krystal Johnson
Grew up with red potatoes but prefer Yukon gold. Similar to mine with exception of garlic, I liked it.
Richard Young
I made this today and it is the best potato salad I have ever tasted. Love not having to peel the potatoes!!!

 

Leave a Comment