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Creamy Potato Salad with Lemon and Fresh Herbs

We had some friends over for dinner, and since the weather forecast looked good, we decided to grill. I wanted to try out a new potato salad recipe, and I found one that would use some of the fresh herbs from my garden. This stuff was FANTASTIC! I think it may be my favorite potato salad ever. The rice vinegar gave it a nice tang, and we all loved the fresh herb flavor – especially the dill. It’s mildly onion-y from the green onions, the celery adds a nice crunch and the brightness from the lemon zest was the perfect finishing touch.

Potato salad with fresh herbs on a plate.

Creamy Potato Salad with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Bon Appétit July 2007
Pam Anderson

3 pounds baby red potatoes
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

Bring potatoes to boil in large pot of water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 17 minutes. Drain; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.
Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces. Place 1 layer of potatoes in large bowl; sprinkle with some of vinegar and salt and pepper. Continue layering potatoes with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add all remaining ingredients; toss. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Big Flavors Rating: 5 Stars

Ashley Covelli is a food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor based in Ossining, New York. She loves helping people become enthusiastic and adventurous in the kitchen so that they can build skills and confidence to cook for themselves and their loved ones. She can almost always be found with at least 3 different beverages within arm's reach.

One Comment

  • lorhen82

    So I was just telling you that I’m not a fan of potato salad, but this one looks really good. I’ll have to try it sometime.

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