Chef notes
This mayo-free potato salad is perfect for serving on warm summer days. Rich Greek yogurt adds comforting creaminess while pickle brine and vinegar give it a tangy pop. Fresh herbs round out the fresh flavors and lighten up the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
1.Bring a large pot of water to boil, add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and set aside.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice and zest, pickle brine, red wine vinegar, shallots, celery, parsley, thyme, chives, salt, pepper and olive oil. Adjust seasoning as needed. Add warm potatoes to the dressing and stir to combine.
3.Serve at room temperature, or you can refrigerate and serve up to one day after preparing.
