The Best Herby Potato Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mixed baby new potatoes, and or fingerling potatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, then drained
  • 1 tablespoon grainy dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 chives, chopped
  • flakey sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • juice of 1 lemon

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes, garlic and a tablespoon of salt in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the to heat to medium, simmer 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are just fork tender. Drain. Place the potatoes back in the hot pot. Remove the garlic cloves. Cover the pot and let the potatoes steam for another 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, combine the cooked garlic, drained cashews, mustard, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy, adding water if needed to thin slightly.

  3. Cut the potatoes in half and add to a large serving bowl. Add the cashew sauce, basil, dill, chives, lemon juice, and a pinch each of salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss well to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking. Serve warm or cover and place in the fridge. Can be served at room temp or cold.

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