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Vinegar Potato Salad

This potato salad uses waxy potatoes combined with a tangy vinegar-based dressing, emphasizing marination and chilling to develop flavor. The final dish has a firm yet tender texture with a vibrant, glossy appearance from the dressing and crunch from the onions and pickles, served cold.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes such as fingerlings or new potatoes
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar for dressing
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pickles diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling potatoes
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Stirring spoon or spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Place the waxy potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
    2 pounds waxy potatoes
  2. While the potatoes are still warm, peel and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Transfer into a mixing bowl.
    2 pounds waxy potatoes
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour the mixture over the warm potatoes and gently toss to coat evenly. Add the sliced red onion and diced pickles, then toss again.
    1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 small red onion, 1 cup pickles
  4. Transfer the coated potatoes and ingredients to a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to absorb into the potatoes.
  5. Once chilled, give the salad a gentle toss. Serve cold, garnished with extra pickles or herbs if desired, with a crisp fork and a side dish.