Just as I was about to file away the October 1979 issue of Cuisine from my last blog with the Spinach Salad, I saw that following the recipe was another salad, this time for a warm potato salad that sounded delicious. Since our weather around the Chicago area is forecast to be much cooler for at least a week, that warm potato salad was going to be dinner paired with some leftover bratwurst links.
I love warm potato salad and this one included tarragon wine vinegar and also some fresh tarragon, one of my favorite herbs. It was so delicious and perfect for a cool Fall night. A warm potato salad is wonderful served with all kinds of sausages; smoked sausage, brats, venison sausages, knockwurst, or whatever your favorite.
New potatoes are cooked with the skins, then drained, pared, sliced, layered in a bowl, then gently tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette while still warm. Tossing potatoes with the dressing while warm absorbs into the potatoes. Be sure and have the sausages hot and ready to serve when the potatoes are ready. Have a seat and enjoy a warm dinner on a cool night.
- 1-1/4 pounds new potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons tarragon wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup French walnut oil or virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 Tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley
- 2 Tablespoons finely snipped fresh tarragon
- small clove garlic, minced
- Heat potatoes in salted water to cover in a large saucepan to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered just until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain; pare; cut crosswise into ⅛ to ¼ inch slices. Layer the warm potatoes in a medium serving bowl, sprinkling each layer with salt and pepper.
- While potatoes are cooking, mix vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil in a thin stream until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over warm potatoes and toss very gently to coat. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.
Sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it. Perfect for fall weather.
Hope you like it, Kim!
I’d forgotten about Warm Potato Salad. Sounds delicious!
Thanks, Polly!
You take such beautiful photos, Debbie! They add so much to my enjoyment of your blogs. (Of course, the background or origin of the recipe, your personal experience with it, and the recipe itself do the same.)
This looks like a great combo for these cool days.
You are so kind, Denise. Thank you. I have tried many warm potato salads and this one might be my favorite.