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    You are here: Home / Salads / Dijon & Herb Potato Salad

    LAST UPDATED: April 29, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 29, 2020

    Dijon & Herb Potato Salad

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    Dijon & Herb Potato Salad

    This scrumptious mayo-free potato salad is made with tender red potatoes and fresh herbs dressed in a refreshing Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for cookouts, this easy side dish comes together in a flash and is full of flavor!

    Dijon & Herb Potato Salad in a Glass Bowl with Wooden Spoon

    Meet my new go-to contributory dish for summer cookouts: herbed potato salad. It's hearty, delicious, and contains absolutely no mayo!

    Potato salad is always a hit, and I love my creamy vegan potato salad, but sometimes it scares people. I mean, it's delicious and all but I can't always sell non-vegan friends and family on sauce made from cashews.

    Why Make Mayo-Free Potato Salad?

    Close Up of Dijon & Herb Potato Salad in a Bowl

    This no-mayo potato salad, on the other hand, is totally vegan (and bonus: gluten-free), but it doesn't contain any ingredients that might be off-putting to non-vegans.

    Most folks will probably be intrigued by this lighter, flavor-packed take on potato salad. Give it a try! I think it'll be a hit.

    Herbed Potato Salad Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need:

    • Red potatoes
    • Olive oil
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Shallots
    • Dijon mustard
    • Organic sugar
    • Salt & pepper
    • Fresh parsley
    • Fresh dill
    • Fresh chives

    How to Make Dijon & Herb Potato Salad

    Bowl of Dijon & Herb Potato Salad with Striped Tea Towel in the Background

    Start by boiling your potatoes in a large pot of water, just until they're fork tender. Don't overcook them — nobody likes mushy potato salad.When they're done, drain them into a colander and return them to the pot.

    While your potatoes boil you can make the dressing. Whisk your olive oil, vinegar, shallots, mustard, sugar, and salt together in a small container.

    Hand Whisking Dijon Vinaigrette In a Liquid

    Once the potatoes cool, place them into a large bowl. Finely chop and add your herbs to the bowl and pour in the dressing. Give everything a stir.

    Side By Side Images Showing Steps for Making Dijon & Herb Potato Salad: Combine Potatoes, Herbs and Dressing in a Bowl, and Stir

    Taste-test your potato salad and season it with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust any other seasonings to your liking.

    You can serve your potato salad right away, or chill it for later.

    Close Up of Dijon & Herb Potato Salad in a Bowl with Wooden Spoon

    Herbed Potato Salad FAQ & Tips

    • Is this potato salad gluten-free? It sure is!
    • Can I use a different variety of potato? Yellow potatoes, such as Yukon gold, would work great. Russet potatoes will work in a pinch, though I prefer the texture of waxy varieties for mayo-free potato salad.
    • Storage: leftover potato salad will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing potato salad.
    • Don't overcook your potatoes! This is really easy to do. Keep a close eye on them while they cook, and take them off of the burner once you can easily pierce a potato with a fork.

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    Dijon & Herb Potato Salad in a Glass Bowl with Wooden Spoon
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    Dijon & Herb Potato Salad

    This scrumptious mayo-free potato salad is made with tender red potatoes and fresh herbs dressed in a refreshing Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for cookouts, this easy side dish comes together in a flash and is full of flavor!

    Course Side
    Cuisine American, French
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 192 kcal
    Author Alissa Saenz

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot (about ½ of a small shallot)
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
    • 1 teaspoon organic granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill
    • Black pepper, to taste
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    Instructions

    1. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover them with water.

    2. Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a boil.

    3. Boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 15 minutes.

    4. Drain the potatoes into a colander. Return them to the pot and let them cool a bit while you prepare the dressing.

    5. Whisk the oil, vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt together in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup.

    6. Place the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add the parsley, chives, and dill.

    7. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and herbs, and toss everything to evenly distribute the ingredients and coat the potatoes.

    8. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.

    9. Serve immediately or chill.

    Nutrition Facts
    Dijon & Herb Potato Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 192 Calories from Fat 79
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8.8g14%
    Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
    Sodium 239mg10%
    Potassium 790mg23%
    Carbohydrates 26.6g9%
    Fiber 3.1g12%
    Sugar 2.3g3%
    Protein 3.6g7%
    Calcium 59mg6%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    1. Ghulam Mohyudin says

      April 29, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.

      Reply
    2. Debra says

      April 30, 2020 at 8:44 am

      Can I replace apple cider vinegar for the red wine vinegar?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        May 02, 2020 at 5:03 pm

        Yup! The flavor will be a bit different, but still delicious!

        Reply
    3. Jwiltz says

      May 26, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      This has become our new favorite potato salad. It is so easy and so flavorful. We are making it frequently.

      Reply
    4. Lisa says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:40 am

      I love potato salad, but am trying to watch my fat intake. Anything i can substitute for olive oil and not ruin it?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 16, 2020 at 8:47 am

        You might be able to use aquafaba. I haven't tried, but I think it would work!

        Reply

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