Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fingerling or other small potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • Coarse salt
  • 8 ounces sugar snap peas, plus more, split, for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Fresh tarragon and tarragon flowers, for garnish (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • (makes about 1 cup)

Method

  • Cover the potatoes with cold water by 2 inches in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; add 3 tablespoons salt.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer the potatoes until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Bring another medium saucepan of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons salt.
  • Blanch the snap peas until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let cool in an ice-water bath.
  • Drain, and pat dry.
  • Toss the potatoes, snap peas, onion, and vinaigrette in a bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with the split snap peas, tarragon, and tarragon flowers, if desired.
  • Stir together vinegar and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Stir in sour cream and tarragon.