Classic Potato Salad

This simple and quick salad showcases tender jersey potatoes tossed in a creamy, herby and mustardy dressing. Perfect on its own or as part of a BBQ’s spread. 

Substitute:

  • No jersey royal potatoes? Use any potatoes you have on hand. 
  • No red wine vinegar? You can use white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar or even lemon juice. 
  • No dill? Use fresh or dried dill. 
  • No cornichons? Use gherkins or a handful of capers instead. 
  • No red onion? Try with shallot, celery or spring onion instead. 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

700 g Potatoes

3 tbsp Olive oil

½ tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp whole grain mustard

1 tbsp Dill (chopped)

1 Red onion (diced)

8 cornichons (diced)

½ a bunch of Parsley

Salt & pepper

Recipe:

  1. Cook the potatoes: Slice the potatoes in quarters, or in half for the smaller ones. Place them in a saucepan, cover with water and add a good pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside. 
  2. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously with a fork to blend and emulsify. Add the dill, red onion, and cornichons. Mix to combine.
  3. Finish the salad: Add the warm potatoes to the bowl of dressing. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly, add the parsley and season to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
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How to store

How to store: Store your potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Leftovers

Leftovers: - Make potato tortilla: slice the potatoes and add to a bowl along with eggs and crumbled feta. Mix well and cook.  - Make potato cake: Use a fork to mash the potatoes, then form into patties. Dip in flour, egg wash and breadcrumbs. Fry or bake until golden and crisp.  - Make potato rostis: Grate the potatoes and cook in hot melted butter/vegan butter until crisp and golden on both sides.  - Make a potato gratin: Place the potatoes in a baking dish and cover with a white sauce made from flour, butter/vegan butter, and milk/plant based milk. Add grated cheese/vegan cheese on top and bake until golden.