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Grilled Mustard-Herb Potato Salad

4 to 6 Servings

1 hour 40 minutes active

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Potatoes soak up smokiness and crisp so well under high heat, it’s tempting to toss them on the grill. But that can be a challenging affair; even small potatoes tend to scorch outside before becoming tender inside. Seeking a solution, we found that parboiling small skin-on potatoes—about 1½ inches round—prior to grilling is key. And after many batches, we learned that for best flavor and texture, the water for parboiling should be salted and acidulated. The salt enhances flavor, while the acid (we like white vinegar) helps the potatoes hold their shape while the insides become at once fluffy and creamy. When it was time to grill, a sturdy perforated metal grill basket with a broad bottom is best for managing the potatoes over the fire. The basket also provides a flat heat-conducting surface that helps with browning. If you don’t own a grill basket, not to worry: the potatoes can go directly on the grate, but you’ll need to be more vigilant about turning them with tongs. Though they may brown and char spottily, the flavor still will be great. Hot off the grill, we toss the potatoes in a simple dressing of grainy mustard (for texture) and Dijon mustard (for clingability), plus another splash of vinegar and green herbs for bright, fresh flavor. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside grilled meats, vegetables or seafood.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t be afraid to keep the water at a vigorous simmer when precooking the potatoes. In barely bubbling liquid, the potatoes will take much, much longer to tenderize because of the acidity of the vinegar.

1 hour

40 minutes active

Ingredients

  • 2

    pounds small (about 1½ inches) Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed

  • 5

    tablespoons white vinegar, divided

Directions

Reviews
Allison P.
June 15, 2025
I started it the night before
I needed a quick Father's Day lunch after church, so I par-boiled the potatoes the night before and put them on an upper rack on the grill the next day while I finished grilling some ribs. It worked out great!
Kai C.
June 23, 2024
That sauce though
Potatoes themselves worked out just fine between the parboiling and the grilling (gas, in my case). But that mustard-dill action (which I also did with the scallions)? Primo. I smeared some on the steak I ate with it. I smeared some on the bread I ate with it. I hope it brings you all smeary delights.
Patricia K.
June 16, 2025
Create a grill basket
I think this is a solid recipe, not sure the grilling added that much more flavor, but it was fun to do and looked more appetizing. I made a grill basket by punching holes in an old fine foil pie plate :)!
Patricia F.
July 6, 2024
Excellent
Grilling the potatoes is definitely a game changer.
Gloria Y.
June 16, 2024
Great mustard potato salad
I loved how easy and delicious this turned out to be. Perfect for the grill out season! Loved the combination of mustards.

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