Best Tarragon Potato Salad Recipes

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot of generously salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut the potatoes into quarters.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high.
• Toss the potatoes with a little canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the potatoes in a grill basket and grill, covered, tossing and turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and immediately add the vinaigrette. Put the arugula on top and scatter the goat cheese over the arugula. Season with salt and pepper. Quickly and gently fold the mixture once or twice to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, mustard, tarragon, honey, and a little salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.

LOBSTER, CORN, AND POTATO SALAD WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Prepare lobster, potatoes, and corn:
• Plunge 2 live lobsters headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Cover and cook lobsters over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time they enter water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool. Return water to a boil and cook remaining 2 lobsters in same manner. Leave water boiling in pot.
• Simmer potatoes in lobster cooking water until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a colander, reserving boiling water in pot.
• Boil corn in same water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, then drain.
• When lobsters are cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tails, reserving shells for another use.
• Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces, and cut corn from cobs.
• Make vinaigrette:
• Whisk together lemon juice, tarragon, mustard, and salt until combined, then add oil in a thin stream, whisking.
• Assemble salad:
• Just before serving, toss together lobster meat, potatoes, corn, vinaigrette, tomatoes, frisée, and scallion in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

POTATO SALAD WITH EGG, DILL PICKLE, AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine potatoes with enough water to cover by 1 inch and simmer until just tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and cool until they can be handled.
• While potatoes are cooling, in a bowl combine remaining ingredients with salt and pepper to taste. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch dice and gently toss with egg mixture. Serve potato salad chilled or at room temperature.

ROAST NEW POTATO SALAD WITH CAPER & TARRAGON DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the potatoes in a large pan of water, cover and bring to the boil, then cook for 5 mins until tender. Drain well. Tip the potatoes onto a baking tray, toss in the oil, add some seasoning and cook for 45 mins until golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss together to coat. Chill for up to 24 hrs or eat straight away.

TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes until they are cooked. Meanwhile, make the mayonnaise.
• Beat the egg yolks in a bowl with a whisk until they are thick and sticky. Add the vinegar and mustard and beat some more.
• Gradually add a few drops of safflower oil and whisk them in. Continue adding safflower and olive oils, increasing the amount as you go, until you have a smooth emulsion. (If you add the oil too quickly and the mayonnaise curdles, add another egg yolk.) Season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the potatoes and cut them in slices or quarters. Place them in a large serving bowl and coat with the mayonnaise. Add the herbs and onion and toss gently, taking care not to break the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature (do not refrigerate unless the weather is very hot and the salad has to be made way ahead of serving time).

POTATO AND SEAFOOD SALAD WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Place potatoes in heavy large saucepan. Add water to cover. Season generously with salt. Bring to boil. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel potatoes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Place half of potatoes in large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Add remaining potatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and scallops and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp, scallops and any juices to bowl with potatoes; add crabmeat. Toss gently to blend. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, minced tarragon and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar in small bowl to blend. Pour dressing over potato mixture. Toss gently to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs and serve.

EGG AND POTATO SALAD WITH TARRAGON AND WALNUTS ON ROMAINE (COS)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, over high heat, bring potatoes and enough water to cover to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15-20 minutes. Drain potatoes, let cool to room temperature.
• In a large saucepan, gently place eggs and fill with water to 1-inch above the eggs. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover tightly for 15 minutes. Transfer eggs with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand 5 minutes to cool. Peel eggs and coarsely chop.
• Combine eggs and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl with a wooden spoon, until well combined. Chill, covered tightly, until serving.
• To serve, rinse lettuce of choice and spin dry or dry between paper towels. Arrange one leaf of romaine (Cos) on each salad plate (or divide arugula among the plates), then top with a scoop of the egg and potato salad. Sprinkle some chopped walnuts on top.

TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all Tarragon Dressing ingredients.
• Cut beans in half if desired. In 2-quart microwavable casserole, place beans, potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, rotating casserole 1/2 turn every 4 minutes, until potatoes are tender; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, toss beans, potatoes and dressing. Add onion and bell pepper; toss. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.

TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Salt, then bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Cook's Note: The time required will depend on the size of the potatoes. When they are fork tender, drain, peel, and slice into a bowl. Pour over the white wine and mix until absorbed.
• While the potatoes cook, put the shallots into a small bowl and pour over the red wine vinegar. Leave to macerate 5 minute. Drain thoroughly. Add the shallots, tarragon, and chives to the potatoes.
• Stir the mustard into the oil, and pour over the potatoes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Toss, and serve.

TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Bring to a boil in water to cover and cook until they are tender but firm, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size.
• Meanwhile, wash, dry and chop the dill and parsley; rinse capers, and chop. In bowl large enough to hold the potatoes, mix the dill, parsley and capers with the sour cream, yogurt, vinegar and cayenne pepper.
• When potatoes are cooked, drain and cut into quarters and mix with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

POTATO, CELERY AND HAM SALAD WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 22 minutes. Drain. Cool to lukewarm. Peel potatoes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and place in large bowl. Drizzle vinegar over; toss to coat. Cool completely.
• Add celery, ham, mayonnaise and chopped tarragon to potatoes; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs, if desired.

WARM BACON TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water to 1-inch above the potatoes. Season the water with 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until a knife gently plunges through the potatoes, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water, drain the potatoes and put back into the pot (off the heat) to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, stirring occasionally. Reserve the bacon and drain all but 1/4 cup bacon fat. Add the onions and saute until slightly golden. Add the vinegar and, with a wooden spoon, scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add in the reserved cooking water and reduce until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard and season with salt and pepper. Add in the potatoes, bacon and tarragon and toss to combine. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

POTATO AND PORTOBELLO SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook mushrooms until soft and browned, about 5 minutes.
• Combine potatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and capers in a large bowl.
• Stir together tarragon, vinegar, and mustard in a cup until well combine. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously until dressing has emulsified. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine.

TARRAGON & GREEN BEAN-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, shallots, tarragon and lemon juice in a large bowl for the dressing; set aside.
• Boil potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Add green beans; cook until potatoes are tender when pierced, 3-4 minutes. Remove potatoes and beans; plunge the vegetables in ice water to cool. Drain, then quarter potatoes.
• Toss potatoes and green beans with dressing to coat; season with salt and pepper. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.

EASY TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and rinse w/ cold water; drain again. Allow potatoes to cool completely.
• When cooled, place potatoes in a large bowl and toss w/ onion, celery and eggs (if using eggs).
• Add all remaining ingredients and combine well.
• Chill until serving.

INA'S TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover them. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, just until tender when pierced with a small knife or skewer. Drain in a colander. Put a kitchen towel over the colander and allow the potatoes to steam for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and slice 1/2 inch thick. Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. While the potatoes are still warm, pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss well. Add the scallions, red onion, tarragon, and dill and toss gently. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop. Sprinkle with salt and serve at room temperature.

TARRAGON POTATO SALAD INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover them. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, just until tender when pierced with a small knife or skewer. Drain in a colander. Put a kitchen towel over the colander and allow the potatoes to steam for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and slice 1/2 inch thick. Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. While the potatoes are still warm, pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss well. Add the scallions, red onion, tarragon, and dill and toss gently. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop. Sprinkle with salt and serve at room temperature. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/tarragon-potato-salad-recipe.html?oc=linkback

ASPARAGUS AND POTATO SALAD WITH RIESLING-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the asparagus to the ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
• Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in a mini food processor, pulse the coriander seeds until coarsely ground. Add the tarragon, parsley and chives and process until finely chopped. Add the Riesling, vinegar and mustard and process until smooth. With the machine on, add the olive oil in a steady stream and process until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Peel and thickly slice the potatoes and transfer them to a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Arrange the asparagus on 6 plates and drizzle with some of the dressing. Mound the potatoes on top, drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.

TARRAGON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all Tarragon Dressing ingredients.
• Cut beans in half if desired. In 2-quart microwavable casserole, place beans, potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, rotating casserole 1/2 turn every 4 minutes, until potatoes are tender; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, toss beans, potatoes and dressing. Add onion and bell pepper; toss. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.

POTATO SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINEGAR & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cook, peel and cube the warm potatoes.
• Add all ingredients.
• Stir.
• Chill.
• Enjoy.