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Ham and potato salad piémontaise

Ham potato salad piémontaise is a French composed salad made with potatoes, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, and pickles, served alongside slices of ham. It serves 4, takes 35 minutes, is very easy to make, and costs about €2.40 per person. The trick is tossing the potatoes with vinegar while they're still warm so they soak up the dressing.

A good chilled piémontaise salad with a few slices of ham on the side makes a summer dinner that takes zero effort.

Ham and potato salad piémontaise
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.40
Calories per person
460 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

This salad has real crunch from the pickles and diced tomatoes, balanced by soft, tender potatoes. The mayo, sharpened with a touch of mustard, coats every bite without drowning it, and the hard boiled eggs give it a heartiness that keeps you coming back for seconds.

It's the kind of dish you make on a weeknight when it's too hot to cook, or prep ahead for a family lunch in the backyard. Kids tend to pick out the potato and ham cubes first, and it's easy to scale up for guests since most of the work is just letting it chill.

The ingredients

4 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 800 g
  • Tomatoes 3
  • Parsley 4 sprigs

Dairy

  • Eggs 4

Pantry

  • Picklesoften in the pantry 8
  • Mayonnaiseoften in the pantry 6 tbsp
  • Mustardoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Butcher

  • Ham 8 slices

Allergens Eggs, Mustard

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the potatoes with their skin on in salted water, then boil the eggs for ten minutes. 25 min

    Drop the eggs into cold water as soon as they're done cooking, they'll peel without any trouble.

  2. Peel the potatoes while they're still warm, cut them into cubes, and drizzle with the vinegar.

    Peel them with a small paring knife held flat against the skin, it comes off almost on its own.

  3. Cut the seeded tomatoes, the pickles, and the hard boiled eggs into small cubes.

    Seed the tomatoes so the salad doesn't turn watery.

  4. Mix the mayonnaise with the mustard, salt, and pepper, then gently fold in all the ingredients.

    Stir with a spatula so the cubes stay intact.

  5. Let the salad rest in the fridge, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with the slices of ham. 30 min

    It tastes better after half an hour in the fridge, once the flavors have had time to mingle.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a waxy potato variety like Yukon Gold or fingerling, they hold their shape in cubes and won't turn mushy when mixed.
  • Cut everything into similar sized cubes so the salad is easier to eat and every bite has a bit of everything.
  • Taste the seasoning again right before serving, the potatoes tend to soak up salt during the chilling time.

The variations

  • Swap the ham for prosciutto or canned tuna for a different protein.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the ham and add cubed cheese or chickpeas to keep the meal filling.
  • For kids in a hurry, cut the ingredients into bigger pieces and serve the mayo on the side so they can add their own amount.

What to serve it with

  • Crusty country bread or baguette
  • A glass of chilled rosé
  • A simple side green salad

Storage

This salad keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well because of the mayonnaise and potatoes. Serve it cold, straight from the fridge, no reheating needed.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, it's actually better made ahead since the flavors need time to come together in the fridge. Prep it up to a day in advance and add the parsley right before serving to keep it fresh.

What's the best type of potato for this salad?

Go for a waxy variety like Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes. They hold their cubed shape and don't absorb too much mayonnaise.

Can I swap out the mayonnaise?

You can lighten the dressing by mixing in some plain yogurt or fromage blanc with the mayo. The flavor gets lighter but the texture stays creamy.

How do you keep the salad from getting watery?

Make sure to seed the tomatoes well before dicing, that's the main source of extra liquid here. Drain the pickles too if they seem wet.

How long does it take to make a ham and potato salad piémontaise?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a ham and potato salad piémontaise?

About 460 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a ham and potato salad piémontaise cost?

About €2.40 per serving, or €9.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs, mustard. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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