Herbed Lyonnaise Potato Salad with Herring
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Cuisine: French
Categories: Seafood
This unique twist on traditional Lyonnaise potato salad features the addition of flavorful herring, giving the dish a rich and savory taste. The herbed dressing adds a refreshing element to the salad, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 herring fillets, skin removed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Boil the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, sliced red onion, capers, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Season the herring fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the herring fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Flake the herring into bite-sized pieces and gently fold into the potato salad.
- Serve the herbed Lyonnaise potato salad with herring at room temperature or chilled.