Salads
French-Style Potato Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Salads
Cool and tangy potato salad with a Dijon vinaigrette — no heavy mayo, perfect for hot summer days in the motorhome.
Ingredientes
- 500 g potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Maille Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Green olives, sliced (optional)
Instruções
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Drain and let them cool for 10 minutes.
- While the potatoes cool, make the vinaigrette: mix the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a cup. Stir well.
- In a bowl, combine the warm potatoes with the diced onion and olives if using.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the potatoes while they are still slightly warm — they absorb the dressing better this way.
- Toss gently. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes so the flavours come together.
- Finish with fresh parsley on top. Serve at room temperature or cold from the fridge.
Notas
The secret is dressing the potatoes while still slightly warm — they absorb the vinaigrette and become flavourful all the way through. French style uses Dijon vinaigrette, not heavy mayo — lighter and tangier, perfect for hot weather. Add tuna in olive oil on top for a complete cold meal — no extra cooking needed! Can be made in the morning and eaten at lunch. One pot to boil, one bowl to serve. Chef Simão recipe — hot weather edition! ☀️🍳
Por Chef Claude