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Backyard Red Potato Salad Recipe

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I love this recipe because it’s not your typical potato salad. There’s no mayo, so it’s perfect for outdoor picnics, plus it looks just as good as it tastes.—Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

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Backyard Red Potato Salad Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh tarragon

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Cut each in half.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Arrange cut sides down on a grilling grid; place on a grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally. Chop onion. Place onion and potatoes in bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, garlic and remaining oil, salt and pepper. Add to potato mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tarragon. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 9 servings.

Editor's Note: If you do not have a grilling grid, use a disposable foil pan. Poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow any liquid to drain.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 215 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 312 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Backyard Red Potato Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2011, p69

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Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2013 by justmbeth

This is the best potato side dish ever! I cut the recipe in half...that was a big mistake! I was upset there were not leftovers. I didn't have fresh tarragon, so I used 1 tsp of dried to start out trying since tarragon can be a strong flavor. Next time I'll used the full 2 tsps of dried. I'll be making again in the very near future.

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2012 by rharkless

Soooo good! I did not have any tarragon, so I left that out. I have made it twice this way and loved it both times, so perhaps next time I'll make sure to actually buy some tarragon!

Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2011 by olenal

FANTASTIC! I hate mayo so most potato salad recipes are out (and have limited shelf life outside). I took this to a pig roast and by the time I got to it, it was almost gone! I will make again... I think next time I will add red peppers as well (they would be great in this marinade). Yummy!

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by thudspeth

My family loved this recipe! I have made it three times so far this summer...definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by BrittneyR

Left out the tarragon because I didn't have any. Great recipe! Loved the flavors!

Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2011 by David58

I saw this in the June/July issue of ToH. I made it last night, and it turned out great. One of things that appealed to me, was that I had all but one of the ingredients on hand.

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by stacy051177

This is a great salad recipe. It was very easy to make. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for something other than the traditional summer potato salad to make.

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2011 by lid0n28

very good recipe. hot or cold the next day

Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by pamdevone

This potato salad was very flavorful, I enjoyed it at room temperature.