Whereas Russet potatoes to me are best for mashing and baking, Yukon gold potatoes are my preferred choice for a warm potato salad. Their smooth texture and buttery taste of the gold potatoes are the perfect match for a tangy vinaigrette, chopped fresh herbs and some crunchy vegetables. I like pairing the boiled potatoes with both celery and radishes for texture and color, plus any soft fresh herbs you have on hand—think dill, basil, tarragon, chervil, parsley, and/or tarragon here. And for a vinaigrette idea, try a nice mustardy vinaigrette or this specific version of that, a Dijon vinaigrette that adds finely chopped turmeric root into the mix for added color and nutrition.
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Herbed Potato Salad with Celery, Radishes & Turmeric Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 cup radishes, quartered
- 3/4 cup chopped celery stalks and leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (mixture of chives, chervil, parsley, dill, tarragon, or basil)
- For the vinaigrette:
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh turmeric root, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon mayo or sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Place all of the vinaigrette ingredients into a jar. Close the lid and shake until emulsified; taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cut the potatoes into a large dice. Place in a large pot of water; bring the water to a boil and simmer the potatoes for 10-12 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Drain the potatoes and immediately toss with the prepared vinaigrette, celery and celery leaves, radishes and chopped fresh herbs.
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