Barefoot Contessa's Herb Potato Salad
photo by ncmysteryshopper
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 lbs small white potatoes
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons good dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2⁄3 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
directions
- Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot of water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot off the heat and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel.
- Leave the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but firm.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion.
- Set aside.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into quarters or halves, depending on their size.
- Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and pour enough dressing over them to moisten. (As the salad sits, you may need to add more dressing.)
- Add the onion, tarragon and parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
- **Cook time does not allow for the potatoes to "steam" for 20 minutes after boiling them or the few hours of refrigeration time.
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This was a great departure from the usual mayo based potato salads. We are really salt sensitive and I was hesitant to put 2 teaspoons in the emulsion, but did so anyway since the Contessa is usually right on... and I am glad I did! The emulsion by itself was very salty, but it was extraordinary on the potatoes! This is a fabulous recipe. This is a great recipe to bring to a potluck if you like a lot of compliments! I used baby Yukon golds and the recipe showed off their natural beauty. Thanks Juenessa!
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