Tarragon Potato Salad Recipes

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:

• 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).

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.

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.

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.