Description
The Best Herby Potato Salad is a deliciously creamy and vibrant dish that elevates traditional potato salad with fresh herbs and a unique cashew-based dressing. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or casual dinners, this mayo-free recipe is not only healthier but also versatile—enjoy it warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Packed with flavors from garden-fresh basil, dill, and chives, this salad is easy to make, allowing cooks of all skill levels to impress their guests. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, The Best Herby Potato Salad will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds mixed baby new 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
- flaky sea salt and black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Place the potatoes, garlic cloves, and a tablespoon of kosher salt in a large pot. Fill with water.
- 2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender.
- 3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Remove the garlic cloves.
- 4. Cover the pot to allow the potatoes to steam for another 20 minutes.
- 5. In a food processor, combine cooked garlic (from step 1), drained cashews, dijon mustard, and olive oil.
- 6. Pulse until smooth and creamy; add water if necessary to thin slightly.
- 7. Cut the cooked potatoes in half and transfer them to a large serving bowl.
- 8. Add in the cashew sauce, chopped basil, dill, chives, lemon juice, along with a pinch each of flaky sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 9. Toss everything well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg