How to make: French Potato Salad

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a similar flavor profile.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with potential health benefits.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard adds texture and flavor without extra calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience, though fresh is preferred.

Fill a large stock pot halfway with water and place over high heat. Slice potatoes lengthwise.

Once water boils, add a Tablespoon of salt, then add in sliced potatoes. Once potatoes are cooked until fork tender, drain well and allow to cool.

While potatoes are boiling, begin making the vinaigrette. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, white vinegar and mustard. Whisk until emulsified.

Then add in fresh herbs, shallot and garlic. Whisk again until combined.

Toss vinaigrette with cooled potatoes. Serve at room temperature.

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