Crème Fraîche Potato Salad
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Crème Fraîche Potato Salad
Description
The Crème Fraîche Potato Salad combines gently boiled potatoes that are either crushed lightly or chopped roughly, retaining some texture rather than becoming fully mashed. The potatoes are mixed with crème fraîche, which gives a creamy but less tangy and thicker base than sour cream. Lemon juice and chives add freshness and light acidity. Seasonings of salt and freshly ground black pepper round out the flavors.
This salad can be served slightly warm or chilled, with an optional drizzle of olive oil or a quick lemon-olive oil vinaigrette added just before serving. The use of crème fraîche lends a smooth mouthfeel and richness while maintaining brightness from the lemon. It complements a variety of main dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.
Substitution with sour cream or Greek yogurt is possible but will alter the texture and tanginess. The recipe emphasizes the balance between creaminess and acidity for a nuanced flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 6 (or so) smallish potato white or red or, heck, even Yukon golds, new
- 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus more to taste, fresh
- 2 teaspoons chives snipped
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- olive oil to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes in their skins and simmer until tender. Drain the potatoes and tip them into a bowl. Crush the potatoes ever so gently with the back of a fork or roughly chop them. Let cool slightly.
- Add the crème fraîche, lemon juice, and snipped chives to the potatoes and then season well with salt and pepper. Toss well. Taste and adjust the ingredients accordingly. If desired, cover and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, if desired, dribble a little olive oil or a quick vinaigrette made from a few drops of lemon juice, some olive oil, salt and pepper, and a touch of water over the potato salad.
Notes
- Crème fraîche provides creaminess with less tang and better cooking stability compared to sour cream; sour cream or Greek yogurt can be used if unavailable.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for preferred acidity.
- Add olive oil or a simple vinaigrette just before serving for added flavor if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2to 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion, based on 2 servings | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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