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Lemon Herb Potato Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Salad:
  • 3 lbs small potatoes Yukon Gold or red
  • 1 tbsp salt for water
  • ½ cup red onion finely diced
  • ½ cup celery finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tbsp capers drained (optional)
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives sliced (optional)
  • Lemon-Herb Dressing:
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Scrub potatoes, leave skins on
  • Cut larger potatoes into 1-inch chunks, keep small ones whole or halved
  • Place in large pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch, add 1 tbsp salt
  • Bring to boil, reduce to medium, simmer 12-15 minutes until fork-tender
  • Don't overcook—should hold shape
  • Drain in colander, let steam dry 2-3 minutes
  • Make dressing: whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, vinegar, garlic, honey, zest, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
  • Or shake in jar
  • Transfer warm potatoes to large bowl
  • Pour ¾ of dressing over warm potatoes, toss gently
  • Let cool 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Add onion, celery, capers, olives if using, toss gently
  • Fold in parsley, dill, chives, reserve some for garnish
  • Add remaining dressing, toss, taste and adjust seasoning
  • Cover, refrigerate at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours
  • Before serving, bring to room temp 15-20 minutes
  • Toss again, adjust seasoning
  • Garnish with reserved herbs
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled

Notes

  • Don't overcook potatoes—should hold their shape
  • Dress warmly—potatoes absorb better
  • Use quality olive oil—makes a difference
  • Fresh lemon essential—not bottled
  • Fresh herbs are key—don't use dried
  • Tastes better after 2-24 hours
  • Store 4 days refrigerated
  • Not freezer-friendly
  • Serve at room temp for best flavor
  • Soak onion in ice water for milder flavor
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegan
  • Add feta or bacon for variation
Calories: 180 per serving