Classic potato salad

Name: Classic potato salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 800 g Small new potatoes; 3 Shallots (Finely chopped); 1 tbsp Small capers (Optional); 2 tbsp Cornichons (Finely chopped, optional); 3 tbsp Mayonnaise; 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp White wine vinegar; Parsley leaves (Chopped)

Chef DefneKitchen Studio chef · October 17, 2026

New potatoes tossed with shallots, capers and cornichons in a light mayonnaise and vinaigrette dressing. Good with barbecues and cold roast meat.

20 minPrep

20 minCook

6Servings

144 kcalCalories

Calories are an AI estimate, for information only.

Ingredients · 8

6 servings

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Small new potatoes800 g
ShallotsFinely chopped3
Small capersOptional1 tbsp
CornichonsFinely chopped, optional2 tbsp
Mayonnaise3 tbsp
Extra-virgin olive oil3 tbsp
White wine vinegar1 tbsp
Parsley leavesChopped

Method · 3 steps

1
Boil the potatoes for 20 mins in salted water, so that they are just cooked; drain and leave to cool.
2
Cut the potatoes into chunks and mix with the capers, shallots and cornichons in a bowl, if you are using them. Stir in enough mayonnaise to coat. Whisk the oil and vinegar together and pour on only as much as needed for a gentle sharpness.
3
Fold in the chopped parsley and serve.

Classic potato salad

Ingredients · 8

Method · 3 steps

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