Description
A hearty and flavorful creamy potato salad inspired by Ina Garten, featuring fresh corn, celery, red onion, and a tangy Dijon dressing. Perfect for gatherings or a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (if using fresh, about 2 ears)
- 1 cup finely diced celery (about 2 ribs)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion (about ½ small red onion)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional additions: 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, a pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1. Place cut red potato pieces in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water by about an inch, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain thoroughly.
- 2. Prepare corn: If using fresh, grill, boil, or sauté until tender and kernels are removed. If using frozen, thaw and pat dry, or briefly sauté.
- 3. Finely dice celery and red onion. If onion is too strong, rinse diced onion under cold water and drain well.
- 4. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh parsley. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 5. Add slightly cooled drained potatoes, prepared corn kernels, diced celery, and diced red onion to the dressing. Add optional chives if using.
- 6. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined and coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Stir gently before serving.
Notes
Store the Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Serve cold; reheating is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-400 (varies)
- Sugar: Approx. 3-5g (varies)
- Sodium: Approx. 400-600mg (varies)
- Fat: Approx. 25-30g (varies)
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g (varies)
- Fiber: Approx. 3-4g (varies)
- Protein: Approx. 4-5g (varies)