FRENCH POTATO SALAD WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE

French Potato Salad With Herbes De Provence image

Provided by gail.lalumiere

Categories Potato

Time 28m

Yield 5 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 tablespoons salt
1 medium garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 teaspoons dried herbes de provence
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 green onions, sliced thinly

Steps:

In a large pot use about 6 cups of cold water, the potatoes and all the salt to bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
Place the garlic clove on a skewer and lower into the boiling water for 45 seconds to blanch. Remove it and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
Keep the potatos cooking for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the potato water.
Arrange the hot potatoes on a large cookie sheet and spread them out a little. Sprinkle the green onions over the top.
Press the garlic through a press and wisk it into the oil, vinegar, cooking water, herbs, mustard and black pepper. Stir till well combined.
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Mix gently to combine, transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 2354.8, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 3.1