In the realm of Southern comfort food, Luby's Cafeteria Potato Salad stands as a legendary dish, tantalizing taste buds with its creamy, tangy, and utterly delightful flavors. This classic salad is a staple at Luby's Cafeterias, a beloved restaurant chain renowned for its homestyle cooking. With its perfect balance of mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs, Luby's Potato Salad is a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to a simpler time. Whether you're a long-time fan or a first-timer, our curated collection of Luby's Cafeteria Potato Salad recipes will guide you in recreating this iconic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From the traditional recipe that stays true to Luby's original creation to variations that add a unique twist, these recipes offer a delightful journey into the world of Southern culinary heritage.
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LUBY'S CAFETERIA POTATO SALAD
From Luby's Cafeteria 50th Anniversary Cookbook. Luby's uses California Long White potatoes for potato salad which are not always available in supermarkets. Idaho potatoes make a suitable substitute
Provided by Molly53
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large saucepan, boil potatoes in enough water to cover for 30 minutes or until tender.
- Drain
- and cool just enough to handle.
- Peel and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
- In large bowl, combine warm potatoes, pickles, celery, green onions, and red pepper.
- In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended; pour over potato mixture and toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
LUBY'S CAFETERIA OLD-FASHIONED EGG SALAD
For fans of cafeteria cuisine. Cooking time for hard boiled eggs not included in preparation time. From Luby's 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection cookbook.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Greens
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine lettuce, half the eggs, half the onions, and half the olives.
- Toss lightly.
- Garnish with remaining eggs, onions, and olives.
- Cover and chill.
- In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and French dressing until well blended.
- Drizzle over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 171.2, Sodium 457.3, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 6.3
LUBY'S CAFETERIA GREEN PEA SALAD
From the Luby's Cafeteria 50th Anniversary Cookbook for fans of cafeteria cuisine. The contrasting textures and tangy-sweet taste of this salad make it a hands-down crowd pleaser. Cut cheese, celery, and bell pepper into pea-size pieces to enhance the salad's appearance. Cooking time is chilling time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 299.7, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9.8, Protein 9.9
LUBY'S CAFETERIA SPAGHETTI SALAD
A copy cat recipe. I haven't tried this one yet. Although at the 4-H District Speech Supper last year, one lady brought a salad similar to this one, but without the cucumbers in it. A person could change the kind of veggies, and probably half the recipe for your family.
Provided by Cullinaryjudge
Categories Spaghetti
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- In medium bowl, whisk together salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and peppers until well blended.
- Stir in cucumber, onion, and tomatoes.
- Pour over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 635.7, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 6
LUBY'S CAFETERIA WALDORF SALAD
For fans of cafeteria cuisine, a wonderfully tasty salad. From Luby's 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection cookbook.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Apple
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine apples and next three ingredients ingredients; toss lightly to coat evenly.
- In another bowl, whip cream at high speed with an electric mixer just until stiff peaks form, taking care not to overbeat. Blend in sugar and vanilla.
- Fold into fruit.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 118.4, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 0.9
LUBY'S CAFETERIA SWEET POTATO CRUNCH CASSEROLE
Make and share this Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease or spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a beater bowl, mash cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Add milk, eggs, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and margarine.
- Whip until smooth and well blended.
- Put into baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil.
- Mix all topping ingredients together and spread over top of sweet potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for eight to 10 more minutes.
- Serve while hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 267.8, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 50.7, Protein 5.4
Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy and smooth potato salad.
- Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still firm. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy in the salad.
- Cool the potatoes completely before mixing them with the other ingredients. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light mayonnaise for the dressing. A heavy mayonnaise will make the salad too rich and heavy.
- Add some chopped celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs to the salad for added flavor and texture.
- Season the salad with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more flavorful.
Conclusion:
Luby's Cafeteria Potato Salad is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and flavorful add-ins, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering.
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