A little while back, I read an article highlighting Julia Child’s home in Provence and the fact that it was for sale. An interested buyer had come forth, and as I perused the photos of the home, I enviously wondered who would be the lucky person to live in that home.
French Potato Salad
Fortunately, the buyer has decided to rent out the home to interested tourists, which means there’s a chance that one day, each of us might have the opportunity to stay in Julia’s beautiful, historic home.
Wouldn’t that be a dream? Kind of like this French potato salad, which is a spin off of [easyazon_link identifier=”0375413405″ locale=”US” tag=”monpetitfour-20″]Julia Child[/easyazon_link]’s and [easyazon_link identifier=”0375404317″ locale=”US” tag=”monpetitfour-20″]Jacques Pepin[/easyazon_link]’s recipe.
I love the rustic, simple approach that the two take towards French potato salad. You don’t have to peel the potatoes, chop them into fine pieces, or use any heavy dressings.
A simple drizzle of [easyazon_link identifier=”B0027HUUNG” locale=”US” tag=”monpetitfour-20″]olive oil[/easyazon_link], some [easyazon_link identifier=”B00D3TTU4M” locale=”US” tag=”monpetitfour-20″]dijon mustard[/easyazon_link], and a good grind of sea salt and freshly ground pepper is all you need. You get tons of flavor from some quickly sautéed scallions, garlic, and red onions.
I left out the white wine she uses because I prefer the flavor without it, and I incorporated some of the freshness of spring by swapping out green beans in favor of roasted asparagus.
To turn this French potato salad into a meal rather than just a side, I added some hardboiled eggs. I thought it to be a very French thing to do, plus don’t eggs and potatoes just go so well together?
I can’t tell you how tasty this French potato salad is. It’s fresh, yet hearty and warm, and it’s positively addictive. Since I’m a big fan of goat cheese, I crumbled some on top while the salad was still warm, which only made the cheese creamier and more sensational.
Whether you make this as a side or main dish, it’s sure to be a favorite among your family and friends.
A gourmet potato salad made with hardboiled eggs and a delectable dijon dressing.
French Potato Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 381
I can never say no to a good old potato salad. And the French spin on this one looks so appetizing. I love how you styled it as well. <3
PS: I wish with all my heart that one day you’ll get a chance to spend some time in that house. XOXO
Thank you, Aysegul! You are so sweet; I’ll be praying and wishing with you too LOL! Thanks again, my dear <3
This is just up my alley, I try to eat meatless on weekdays to make up for my bad weekend feasting . I thank you very much!
Hi Bryan! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your kind words. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did 😀
Okay, I had to pin and FB this as soon as I clicked on it because it is one yummy and beautiful looking post!!! I can’t wait until summer and BBQs so I can make this, serve it to everyone, then step back and let the compliments come my way. lol! Seriously, thanks for posting this recipe and let’s all go stay at Julia’s house 🙂
Thanks so much, Karrie! You will definitely be getting compliments, and make sure you make extra for yourself to enjoy too! 😉 I am down for the Julia trip! :p
This is, hands down, the most inviting potato salad I have ever seen. I have a feeling it will be making MULTIPLE appearances at get togethers and on our kitchen table as the weather warms up.
Thank you so much, Marissa!! You are too kind my dear <3 Hope you enjoy!
This looks so good! It’s like a little nicoise potato salad.
Briana
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Thanks, Briana! That’s exactly what this salad looks like 😉