French pommes à la mayonnaise
Pommes à la mayonnaise is a classic French potato salad where boiled potatoes are tossed in a creamy, homemade mayonnaise dressing, often with additions like fresh herbs, capers, or shallots. It is a staple of French bistro cuisine and home cooking, especially popular in the summer as a refreshing side dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, with the mayonnaise providing the majority of the calories. A typical serving offers a good source of potassium from the potatoes and some vitamin E from the oil in the dressing, with a rough calorie count of 300-400 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a cornerstone of the French 'salade composée' and a common sight at picnics and bistro tables. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of how a simple vegetable dish can become rich and indulgent through a classic emulsion sauce.
