Description
Ina Garten’s tarragon potato salad blends classic French culinary techniques with fresh, zesty ingredients. Creamy potatoes mingle with chopped herbs, creating a sophisticated side dish perfect for summer gatherings you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) Yukon Gold potatoes (medium)
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise (good)
- 2 tbsps fresh tarragon leaves (minced)
- 2 tbsps fresh dill (minced)
- 3 tbsps scallions (chopped, white and green parts)
- 2 tbsps lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsps tarragon or white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsps red onion (minced)
- Kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge whole potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, approximately 15-30 minutes.
- Steaming and Cooling: Drain potatoes and cover with a kitchen towel, allowing them to steam and release excess moisture for 10 minutes. Once manageable, carefully peel and slice into uniform half-inch rounds in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Flavor Infusion: While potatoes remain warm, gently cascade the dressing over the slices, folding delicately to coat without fragmenting the potato pieces. Incorporate scallions, red onion, fresh tarragon, and dill, tossing with a light touch to distribute herbs evenly.
- Resting and Seasoning: Let the potato salad rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify. Conduct a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt if needed. Serve at ambient temperature to maximize flavor profile and textural appeal.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for creamy, smooth texture that holds shape when mixed.
- Herb Freshness: Use freshly chopped herbs right before adding to maximize vibrant flavor and aromatic impact.
- Temperature Magic: Let salad rest at room temperature to allow dressing to penetrate potatoes and herbs to release full flavor profile.
- Seasoning Technique: Taste and adjust salt while potatoes are still warm to ensure deep, even flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg