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    Home » Type » Side Dishes

    Herbed New Potato Salad

    Published: Jun 2, 2010 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

    New potatoes are basically just baby potatoes that have been harvested early while they’re still small.  The skin of new potatoes is much thinner than the skin of mature potatoes, so new potatoes are typically not peeled.  I've seen baby red potatoes and baby gold potatoes, and either would be delicious in this recipe. 

    New Potatoes (or Baby Potatoes)

    Chives give this potato salad a subtle onion-y flavor.  I garnished the top of the salad with a few chive flower buds, which are actually edible.  (I think it would be even prettier to let the chive buds blossom into pretty purple flowers (also edible) and use that as a garnish.)

    Herbed New Potato Salad

    (Yield:  6-8 servings)

    1 ½ lb new potatoes (also called baby red potatoes or baby spuds)

    2 TB olive oil

    2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

    ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

    ½ teaspoon honey

    3-4 TB fresh minced chives (or other fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil)

    Salt and pepper to taste

    Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces (depending on their size, some potatoes might need to be cut in half or quartered and some potatoes might not need to be cut at all).  Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water; heat over medium to medium high heat until the water boils, then turn the heat down to medium-low and cook the potatoes until just fork-tender (about 5-7 minutes).  Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.  Toss the potatoes with the vinaigrette and chives, then season to taste with salt and pepper.  Can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled.

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    1. Sook says

      June 08, 2010 at 11:54 am

      Wow, I bought some red potatoes the other day. This I will have to try!

      Reply
    2. ingrid says

      June 07, 2010 at 11:51 am

      Hi, I made a cross between your recipe and RR's. I should have went with your dressing ingredient portions. RR's made it a bit oo wet. I'll be making this again but follow your recipe 100%.
      ~ingrid

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      • admin says

        June 07, 2010 at 6:39 pm

        Ingrid, I'm so glad you made this! The first time I made this potato salad I actually made about half again as much dressing -- and it was waaaay too wet. (For some reason, the potatoes just don't absorb much dressing.) The second time I made it I decreased the amount of dressing and it came out much better. Let me know how this turns out if you make it again!

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    3. Catherine says

      June 06, 2010 at 4:54 pm

      This looks like wonderful, light, summery twist on potato salad. So delicious!
      You have such a lovely site here! Cheers~

      Reply
    4. Barbara says

      June 06, 2010 at 9:38 am

      Chive blossoms are so pretty. I love your potato salad, Faith. Great picnic fare. Simple and elegant!

      Reply
    5. Chiara says

      June 06, 2010 at 3:40 am

      Any potato salad that doesn't have mayo in it is perfect for me! And since I love chives, I'm guessing that I'd love this one even more.

      Reply
    6. zerrin says

      June 05, 2010 at 3:30 pm

      Salad with new potatos is always better than the one with old potatoes. Yours look lovely with the chives on the top. and honey is something new in a potato salad. I must try it. and I love the picture of chives with their buds, looks stunning!

      Reply
    7. Chef Dennis says

      June 05, 2010 at 3:15 pm

      I love potatoes!!! your new potato salad looks so fresh!!
      I must be living under a rock I have never seen chives with those little flowers on top....wow...they are beautiful!!

      Reply
    8. deana@lostpastremembered says

      June 05, 2010 at 11:57 am

      How I love potato salad...it's the best thing in the world on a hot summer weekend... lovely recipe and photo, Faith. Those chive blossoms are a great addition!

      Reply
    9. theUngourmet.com says

      June 04, 2010 at 11:50 pm

      Those chive blossoms are lovely! They make your salad look so pretty. Yum! I really need a big plate of this salad right now! ;)

      Reply
    10. Reeni says

      June 04, 2010 at 6:48 pm

      I didn't know the chive buds and flowers were edible! Their so pretty. And this salad sounds delicious - the dressing is very light allowing the flavor of the potatoes to shine.

      Reply
    11. ingrid says

      June 04, 2010 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks, for the recipe! I'm going to be giving it a try this weekend.

      Happy Friday!
      ~ingrid

      Reply
    12. Andrea @ CanYouStayForDinner.com says

      June 04, 2010 at 9:55 am

      Love how fresh and flavorful this looks! You know, I just realized that chives actually blossom into little flowers a few months ago! The purple flower is so beautiful. Chives have to be one of my fave herbs. Esp with potatoes! I've got to make this for a barbecue!

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    13. Nicole, RD says

      June 04, 2010 at 8:50 am

      This sounds wonderful, Faith! I love the addition of honey...how unique! I've always wondered about "new potatoes" because you rarely find them labels as "new" in the stores.

      Happy weekend!

      Reply
    14. marla {family fresh cooking} says

      June 04, 2010 at 6:09 am

      This potato salad is just perfect for outdoor entertaining. Those chive buds are neat. I have never seen them flowered. You are right they do make for lovely presentation. xo

      Reply
    15. kim says

      June 03, 2010 at 7:06 pm

      I love the matching violet color from the chives and potatoes. Look and taste good I bet :)

      Reply
    16. Barbara Bakes says

      June 03, 2010 at 6:21 pm

      This looks healthy and delicious. Love the chive flowers. It really dresses up the dish.

      Reply
    17. chaya says

      June 03, 2010 at 5:33 pm

      I use red potatoes, usually, for potato salad also. I like the addition of a bit of honey. I think potato salad needs just a touch to take minimize, the sharper taste. Honey is a great choice.

      Reply
    18. sophia says

      June 03, 2010 at 6:20 pm

      At this time of the year, all you really need is some fresh, good herbs to liven things up! I do love potato salad, esp with those new potatoes.

      Reply
    19. kalli@fitandfortysomething says

      June 03, 2010 at 2:27 pm

      i so love baby or red potatoes-great recipe!

      Reply
    20. Erica says

      June 03, 2010 at 11:24 am

      I’ll have to try this.I love how quick and easy this salad can come together! I need lots of these types of recipes with our schedule this time of year.

      Reply
    21. Blond Duck says

      June 03, 2010 at 10:24 am

      This looks much more tummy-friendly than the usual potato salad, and I love red potatoes! Have you ever done anything with fingerling potatoes? My MIL is obsessed with them.

      Reply
    22. 5 Star Foodie says

      June 03, 2010 at 9:30 am

      So pretty with chive blossoms! I have a bag of red baby potatoes, now just need to get some chives!

      Reply
    23. Krista says

      June 03, 2010 at 6:20 am

      Chives and potatoes are a wonderful match!

      Reply
    24. Emily says

      June 03, 2010 at 5:37 am

      Mmmm, this looks delicious. And healthier than many potato salads. Also not too much vinegar. Sometimes when a potato salad has too much vinegar, I can't stand it, even though I love vinegar in other delicious. Not sure why that's the case?!?

      Reply
    25. grace says

      June 03, 2010 at 4:16 am

      tremendous tater salad, faith--no mayo, huzzah! i love the little buds, too--that's a really neat component. :)

      Reply
    26. Lucy says

      June 03, 2010 at 3:41 am

      I've not seen red new potatoes before - they are so pretty! The whole salad looks delicious :)

      Reply
    27. Joanne says

      June 03, 2010 at 3:57 am

      Chives are my favorite herb to pair with potatoes! I love this salad.

      Reply
    28. tasteofbeirut says

      June 02, 2010 at 9:18 pm

      These chives are so cute! I wish I could get some like this! Plus of course they go hand in hand with the potato salad!

      Reply
    29. Ameena says

      June 02, 2010 at 7:48 pm

      This is such a great summer dish! And for a person like me who has an intense distaste for mayo this is the perfect alternative!

      Your pictures are fabulous, as always.

      Reply
    30. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      June 02, 2010 at 5:34 pm

      What a lovely salad Faith! And it's very pretty with the chive flower buds. I don't think I've ever seen those before! Do you grow your own chives? :)

      Reply
      • admin says

        June 03, 2010 at 3:36 am

        Lorraine, I wish I had an herb garden! (Or a green thumb, for that matter. :) ) My mom has a lovely herb garden with chives, parsley, mint, basil, thyme, and rosemary so I'm lucky to have a fresh supply of these herbs all summer. The lovely chives in the photo were actually from my husband's colleague, Thom, who I mentioned in this post.

        Reply
    31. Mimi says

      June 02, 2010 at 5:31 pm

      A great addition to a summer meal.
      Mimi

      Reply
    32. Jen says

      June 02, 2010 at 3:10 pm

      I will be making this gorgeous potato salad. I love the chives with the flower buds!

      Reply
    33. pigpigscorner says

      June 02, 2010 at 1:41 pm

      Very refreshing! Why are your chives so pretty? The ones I get are always bald!

      Reply
    34. Heavenly Housewife says

      June 02, 2010 at 1:48 pm

      Wow, those chives are so pretty! I've never seen ones with the flowers on them before, they are absolute beauties. Almost a shame to eat them... almost, but that salad looks too good ;)
      *kisses* HH

      Reply

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