**Potato Salad: A Classic Dish with Endless Variations**
Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is made with boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, and a variety of other ingredients, such as celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and pickles. The variations on potato salad are endless, and each cook has their own unique recipe. This article presents three delicious potato salad recipes: a classic potato salad, a German potato salad, and a Greek potato salad. Each recipe has its own unique flavor and texture, so you are sure to find one that you enjoy.
MOM'S BABY POTATO SALAD
Steps:
- Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Add potatoes. Chill.
BABY RED POTATO SALAD
Steps:
- Layer onions and salt in a bowl. Pour vinegar over onions. Set aside for 30 minutes to draw out the bitter juices.
- Meanwhile, place potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Cook until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cut potatoes in half. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices to form half-moons.
- Place still-warm cut potatoes in a medium-size bowl. Drain onions from vinegar, reserving a little vinegar as dressing. Stir in olive oil and flat-leaf parsley.
MAMA'S POTATO SALAD
This old-fashioned potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large kettle, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes; cut into chunks. Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes with onion., In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes; toss well. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with egg slices and paprika. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MARKET BABY POTATO SALAD
If you time it right, you can hustle and get everything chopped up before the potatoes finish cooking. But do yourself a favor and get some slab bacon-pre-sliced bacon is usually too thin to cut into proper lardons.
Provided by mommymakeit4u
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 1 bowl, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Start your potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer till cooked through. Meanwhile:.
- Soft-boil your eggs. Start the eggs in a pot with cold water, a splash of vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then low simmer for four to five minutes. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Peel. Dice the eggs.
- Eat one of your delicious soft-boiled eggs with a little salt and pepper.
- Cut your bacon into lardons. Cook on medium heat until nice and crispy. Drain out the fat.
- Combine everything in a big bowl. Season.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Baby potatoes are the best choice for this salad, as they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture. If you can't find baby potatoes, you can use small red potatoes, but be sure to cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the potatoes properly: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked potatoes will fall apart and make the salad mushy.
- Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what makes this salad so delicious. Be sure to use a dressing that is packed with flavor, such as the one in this recipe.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables or herbs. Some popular mix-ins include bacon, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and chopped celery or onion.
- Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so be sure to make it ahead of time or chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Conclusion:
This market baby potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, flavorful dressing, and variety of mix-ins, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, be sure to give this one a try.
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