Description
A tangy and flavorful mustard potato salad featuring tender baby Yukon gold potatoes tossed in a zesty Dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs and a hint of peperoncini for a subtle kick. This quick and easy salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes (or red potatoes)
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tarragon (finely chopped or use dill)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoons grainy mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 5 peperoncini (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Add the potatoes to a pot, cover with water, and add kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and let the potatoes cook until fork tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Drain and cool: Drain the cooked potatoes and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Once cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes into ¼ inch thick circles.
- Make the Dijon vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, mayonnaise, finely chopped peperoncini, and salt. Mix well to combine and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Assemble potato salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced potatoes. Pour the prepared vinaigrette and add the chopped chives and tarragon. Toss everything gently to evenly coat the potatoes with the dressing and herbs.
- Serve: Serve the potato salad immediately or chilled, as preferred.
Notes
- Use baby Yukon gold potatoes for a creamy texture, or substitute with baby red potatoes.
- Tarragon can be replaced with dill for a slightly different herbaceous note.
- Adjust the amount of kosher salt to taste, especially if using salted butter or other salty condiments.
- For a spicier salad, increase the amount of chopped peperoncini or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
