Description
Grilled potato salad by Michael Symon offers a smoky twist on classic summer sides. Crisp potatoes mesh perfectly with tangy dressing, creating a crowd-pleasing dish anyone can master quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) baby potatoes
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise (vegan if needed)
- 2 tbsps fresh thyme leaves, divided
- 1–2 tbsps chopped fresh dill
- 2–3 tbsps lemon juice, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped capers
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge red potatoes in heavily salted water, boiling until fork-tender, approximately 12-15 minutes. Drain and allow cooling before slicing lengthwise.
- Grill Setup: Preheat outdoor grill or cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat around 400°F, lightly oiling grates to prevent adherence.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, thyme leaves, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a comprehensive mixing bowl, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Potato Coating: Delicately brush potato halves with half the prepared dressing, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Grilling Process: Position potato halves cut-side down on heated grates, grilling 5-7 minutes until achieving golden-brown exterior with distinctive char marks.
- Final Assembly: Return grilled potatoes to mixing bowl, drizzling remaining dressing and gently tossing. Enhance with additional lemon juice if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped thyme, green onions, fresh dill, and capers across potatoes, folding ingredients with a light, respectful touch to maintain potato structure.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Choose small to medium red potatoes for even cooking and easier grilling.
- Grill Mastery: Ensure grill is preheated and oiled to prevent sticking and achieve beautiful char marks.
- Dressing Technique: Prepare dressing in advance to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg