Classic potato salad recipe | Good Food

Potato salad in bowl with spoon

800g small new potato
3 shallots
finely chopped
1 tbsp small capers
(optional)
2 tbsp cornichons
finely chopped (optional)
3 tbsp mayonnaise
or to taste
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
small handful parsley
leaves, roughly chopped

Method

step 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 mins until just cooked, drain, then cool.
step 2
Cut the potatoes into chunks, then throw into a bowl with the shallots, capers and cornichons, if using. Add enough mayonnaise to bind, then mix together the olive oil and vinegar and add just enough to give a little sharpness to the salad. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and serve.