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French Potato Salad

A french twist on the classic potato salad, with chives, shallots and a creamy dijon mustard dressing. Perfect for all your summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Add potatoes to a large pot, fill with water, season with salt and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile whisk mayonnaise, dijon mustard, olive oil, vinegar, salt pepper and shallot until combined.
  3. Drain potatoes and add to a large bowl. Pour dressing over potatoes, toss to combine. Cool completely in the fridge.
  4. Before serving add chives to the potato salad, stir to incorporate.

Notes

Adapted from Martha Stewart.