The key to this potato salad is its powerful ingredients: Cured herring and bracing red wine vinegar give each bite a pop of flavor. Boulud will just as soon toss in mackerel, sardines, or anchovy, so feel free to swap in your preferred seafood.
POTATO SALAD WITH HERRING
SERVES 6 20 MINUTES
Ingredients
1 lb. fingerling potatoes
1⁄4 cup finely chopped white onion
2 tbsp. finely chopped chives
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. white wine
2 cured herring fillets cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces (about 5 oz.)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and boil until tender, 15 minutes. Cool slightly, then slice into 1-inch pieces.
Toss potatoes in a large bowl with remaining ingredients and serve warm.