Potato Pea Salad Recipe
A spring-inspired salad with Spring peas, fingerling potatoes and a tarragon and mustard seed dressing- serve warm as a side, or chilled as a salad.
How to Make the Best Potato Pea Salad
This potato pea salad is the perfect dish to celebrate spring produce at its finest. Fresh English peas and tender fingerling potatoes come together with a bright tarragon and mustard seed dressing that’s both herbaceous and tangy. Unlike traditional mayonnaise-based potato salads, this version feels lighter and more vibrant—perfect for warmer weather gatherings.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility. Serve it warm straight from the pot as a comforting side dish, or chill it for a few hours to enjoy as a refreshing cold salad. The olive oil dressing keeps the potatoes moist without weighing them down, while the capers and whole grain mustard add pops of briny, peppery flavor throughout.
Fresh herbs are key here—the combination of Italian parsley and tarragon creates an aromatic backdrop that elevates simple potatoes and peas into something truly special. This salad pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or as part of a spring picnic spread.
Potato Pea Salad
A spring-inspired salad with Spring peas, fingerling potatoes and a tarragon and mustard seed dressing- serve warm as a side, or chilled as a salad.
Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
Instructions
Prepare Potatoes and Peas
- In a medium pot, blanch potatoes for 20 minutes or until fork-tender, in salted water. Use enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch, and add a hearty tablespoon of salt.
- When the potatoes are tender, add the fresh peas to the pot and blanch 1-2 minutes, until vibrant green and floating.
- Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut the cooled potatoes in half and place in a large bowl with the peas.
Assemble Salad
- Add the chopped celery, scallions, garlic, parsley, tarragon, capers, whole grain mustard and lemon zest to the bowl.
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Give a gentle stir.
- Taste and adjust salt and lemon to your liking.
Notes
- Trader Joe's carries shucked peas which saves prep time.
- This salad can be served warm as a side dish or chilled as a refreshing salad.
- For best results, use fresh spring peas when in season.
