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Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad

July 7, 2014 By Renee 16 Comments

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Coincidence, fate, or sheer luck – how do you know which one is why things fall into place so nicely? Could it be a combination? Perhaps it is certain events were destined to happen. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a big event. Even the smallest or things can line up and make your day. Such is the case with another Holiday Food Party. We are celebrating Bastille Day and all fell into place for me to make Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad.

It all began with a simple question: What holiday should we celebrate next? Suggestions rolled in and the group decided on the one that meant all things French. This was a challenge I could really sink my teeth into. I’m a big fan of French food however I don’t make it often enough. Oh what a great excuse indeed. So off to the internet I went for inspiration and got sidetracked. The internet has a way of doing that you know.

Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad | Magnolia Days

An email arrived in my inbox about a week or so later. It was from the kind folks at Frieda’s. Wouldn’t you know they have produce to celebrate Bastille Day. Oh what great luck for me! Soon a box filled with meyer lemons, fingerling potatoes, shallots, and a few other items arrived at my door. Now was the final decision on what to make. I headed straight for the bookcase and pulled out Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking (affiliate link to Amazon). I decided to do an adaption of the Pommes de terre à l’huile (French Potato Salad).

How is the Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad? The nutty flavor of the fingerlings is brightened with lemon’s citrus accent. Shallots mildness enhances a simple vinaigrette. A touch of white wine combined with chicken stock is soaked in by warm potatoes. Then the potatoes are gently tossed with the dressing and served. I suggest waiting about an hour before serving to let all those flavors come together and for the potatoes to soak up some of the dressing.

Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad | Magnolia Days

Do you enjoy French food or celebrate Bastille Day? If so, be sure to scroll down to find all the recipes for our Holiday Food Party. Very special thanks to our hosts, Anita of Hungry Couple and Susan of The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen.

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Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad

A recipe for Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad made with fingerling potatoes, white wine, chicken stock, meyer lemon juice, oil, mustard and shallots.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American Southern
Prep Time 55 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fingerling potatoes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated meyer lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Scrub potatoes and cut into bite-sized chunks. Cover potatoes with salted water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow boil and cook potatoes until just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Do not over-cook or they will be mushy. Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl.
  2. Combine wine and stock and pour over warm potatoes. Toss gently to coat potatoes. Set aside for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally, and allowing the potatoes to soak up the liquid.
  3. Whisk together vinegar, zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously to create an emulsified dressing. Stir in shallots.
  4. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently to combine. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley prior to serving.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad made with fingerling potatoes, white wine, chicken stock, meyer lemon juice, oil, mustard and shallots.

Happy Bastille Day! I’ve teamed up with some wonderful blogger friends for another Holiday Food Party to share recipes you can make for your celebration or any time of the year. It is a fantastic lineup of sweets and savories:

Bastille Day Collage

  1. Apple Tarte Tatin from Hungry Couple
  2. Chaussons aux Pêches from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  3. Dark Chocolate Lavender Sables from gotta get baked
  4. Chocolate Cherry Brioche from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  5. Gougères (Herbed Cheese Puffs) from Crumb
  6. Mendiant from Cravings of a Lunatic
  7. Lemon Raspberry Madeleines from Kelly Bakes
  8. Vegan Chocolate Orange Torte from What Smells So Good?
  9. Boozy Cherry Clafoutis from Pineapple and Coconut
  10. Meyer Lemon Fingerling Potato Salad from Magnolia Days

Disclosure: I received a box of assorted produce from Frieda’s at no charge. I was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated or contained within a guest post.

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Comments

  1. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    July 7, 2014 at 8:42 am

    I love that they offered a Bastille Day basket! Perfect use of the ingredients, too. Now I want this for lunch.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:36 am

      Wish I could send it to you for lunch (and enjoy it with you).

      Reply
  2. Liz says

    July 7, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Love your lemony potato salad! And lucky you with a French produce delivery!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:36 am

      Yes, lucky me. It sure was a lovely and tasty delivery.

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    July 7, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    This looks fabulous! I love that it’s not gooey or creamy, hate salads like that

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:32 am

      I like all kinds of potato salads however some are way too gooey and creamy.

      Reply
  4. Isabelle @ Crumb says

    July 7, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    I love me a good French-style potato salad, and this one is no exception… the Meyer lemon dressing sounds wonderful, and so much fresher and brighter than the gloopy mayonnaise salads that most people tend to make this time of year.
    Now if only one of those lovely little French-inspired baskets could find its way to my doorstep…. 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:31 am

      Thanks Isabelle and hopefully one day a French-inspired basket will make it to your door.

      Reply
  5. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    July 8, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Renee, I LOVE potato salad so much. It doesn’t matter what version, I’ll eat it. I’d happily devour this flavourful, warm, French-inspired dish. Just put that in front of me with a bottle of wine and it’s the perfect meal!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:29 am

      Oh yes, a glass of wine is definitely the thing to sip on while enjoying this potato salad. Cheers!

      Reply
  6. Mary Frances says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:39 am

    This sounds like it has some great, fresh flavor!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:28 am

      It sure does. Thanks Mary

      Reply
  7. Stacy says

    July 9, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Love the lemony twist on potato salad, Renee. This is beautiful as well as tasty!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:28 am

      Thanks Stacy

      Reply
  8. Susan says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:10 am

    I’m just sad I can’t get meyer lemons anymore! Will just have to make do with regular ones and a touch of sugar! This is right up my alley.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:24 am

      I think regular lemons with a touch of sugar would substitute nicely. Great tip for those who can’t get meyer lemons.

      Reply

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