Description
A comforting and tangy cozy potato salad featuring tender small potatoes tossed in a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, enriched with creamy crumbled blue cheese, fresh parsley, and green onions. Perfect served warm as a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds small potatoes
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the small potatoes and cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Test them with a fork to ensure they’re just soft, then drain and let them cool slightly.
- Prepare the dressing: While the potatoes cool, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Cut and combine: Slice the warm potatoes into chunks, and gently toss them into the bowl with the dressing. The warmth of the potatoes will help them absorb the flavors.
- Add the goodies: Fold in the crumbled blue cheese, chopped parsley, and green onions, ensuring a lovely even distribution of colors and flavors.
- Serve: Place the potato salad in a serving bowl and enjoy it warm, relishing the comforting flavors that bring a sense of homeliness to your table.
Notes
- Use small potatoes like baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes for best texture.
- Serve warm to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your preference and the saltiness of the blue cheese.
- Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or goat cheese for a milder flavor.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a hearty vegetarian side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: potato salad, blue cheese, warm salad, side dish, easy potato salad, creamy potato salad, comfort food, parsley, green onions
