5 from 36 votes
French Potato Salad
French Potato Salad features quartered red potatoes cooked until tender and tossed warm with minced shallot and fresh parsley. The dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, and coriander imparts a balanced tangy and earthy flavor, absorbing into the hot potatoes. This salad can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
- 6 servings
Calories:
208 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds red potatoes washed and quartered, small
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 onion minced, or shallot, ½ red onion
- parsley chopped, Italian flat-leaf, handful
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and add cold water to cover and add the salt. Place over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, and boil until the potatoes are tender, around 10-15 minutes.
- Put the shallot and parsley in a medium bowl. Drain the potatoes, and, while they're still hot, add them to the bowl with the shallot and parsley, and give it all a toss. Add the remaining ingredients, toss well, and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, until the potatoes have absorbed all the oil and vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Any firm potato variety can be used, including russet or Yukon Gold, with appropriate chopping.
- Cut potatoes into even quarters for consistent cooking.
- Serve the salad warm or at room temperature to allow flavors to meld and soften raw shallot intensity.
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
1186mg
(49%)
Potassium
784mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
338IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 - 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1186mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 338IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.