Description

This Balsamic Potato Salad is bold, tangy, and flavorful—perfect for everything from summer BBQs to cozy dinners. Roasted red potatoes are tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with garlic, scallions, and parsley for a fresh, hearty side dish that’s mayo-free, dairy-free, and Alpha-Gal friendly. Serve warm or at room temperature for a versatile salad everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Salad:

2½ pounds small red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roast Potatoes: Toss quartered potatoes with 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet cut-side down and roast 30–40 minutes until golden and tender.
Prepare Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Transfer roasted potatoes to a large bowl while still warm. Add garlic, scallions, and parsley.
Toss: Pour vinaigrette over potatoes and gently toss to coat.
Rest: Let salad rest 15–20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet—space helps potatoes roast instead of steam.
Toss dressing while potatoes are warm for best absorption.
Use Yukon gold or fingerlings as alternatives to red potatoes.
For extra depth, add roasted garlic or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasted
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Balsamic Potato Salad, roasted potato salad, potato salad with balsamic vinaigrette, healthy side dish, Alpha-Gal friendly recipes