Best 7 Perfect Potato Salad With Capers Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the quintessential potato salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that has captured hearts and taste buds for generations. This classic dish, often served at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues, transcends time and occasion, offering a delightful symphony of creamy potatoes, tangy capers, crisp celery, and a medley of herbs and spices. Our collection of recipes takes this beloved dish to new heights, showcasing variations that cater to diverse palates and preferences. From traditional mayonnaise-based salads to lighter, vinegar-dressed versions, and even a unique German-style potato salad with bacon and gherkins, we have a recipe for every potato salad enthusiast. Get ready to elevate your next gathering with a side dish that is both comforting and captivating.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH POTATO SALAD



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An adaptation of Julia Child's classic recipe, this French potato salad is a favorite! It features zingy red potatoes, capers, and parsley.

Provided by Sonja

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds baby red potatoes
1/4 cup minced shallot (about 1 large)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with cold water and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Add the whole potatoes and bring to a boil. When it comes to a boil, set a timer for 8 minutes. Cook until fork tender (taste test to check).
  • Mince the shallot.
  • When the potatoes are done, drain them. When they are cool enough to handle, slice them into bite sized pieces. Place the potatoes in a bowl and gently mix in the minced shallot, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, and 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, gently stirring occasionally. The potatoes will absorb the water as they stand.
  • Add the capers, parsley, olive oil, and a few grinds black pepper. Taste and add additional salt if necessary. Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Sugar 2.6 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg

PERFECT POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 medium russets)
1 1/2 cups real mayonnaise, plus more if needed
4 tablespoons yellow mustard, plus more if needed
5 whole green onions, sliced up to the darkest green part
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 whole small sweet pickles, sliced
2 tablespoons pickle juice
6 whole hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash the potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy.
  • Fold the potatoes together with the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, dill, salt, pepper, paprika and other seasonings you like. Fold in the pickles, pickle juice and eggs, and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, mustard or mayo as needed.

POTATO SALAD WITH CORNICHONS AND CAPERS



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Enjoy a tangy potato salad as a delicious and easy-to-make side in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds small red and Yukon gold potatoes, halved (quartered if large)
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/3 cup)
5 cornichons, rinsed and sliced into thin rounds (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving 1 tablespoon cooking water. Let potatoes cool slightly.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and reserved cooking water in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified. Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl, and drizzle with vinaigrette. Add onion, cornichons, capers, parsley, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Using a large spatula, gently stir to combine.

PERFECT POTATO SALAD WITH CAPERS



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Make and share this Perfect Potato Salad With Capers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kata Zlata

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs potatoes, unpeeled, washed
4 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
4 tablespoons white wine
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons capers
3 small pickled cucumbers, cut into strips
parsley, chopped
chives, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes, whole, unpeeled for 30-40 minute Peel it, while still warm, cut into small cubes.
  • Put it into deep dish, add wine.
  • Add capers, cucumbers, parsley, chives, eggs.
  • Separately mix vinegar, mustard and oil, salt and pepper to taste. Pour it in the same deep dish.
  • Mix it carefully.
  • Serve, season with lemon and parsley leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.9, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 230.2, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 5.1

POTATO SALAD WITH CAPERS AND ANCHOVIES



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Serve this zesty room-temperature salad on its own with crisp lettuce or arugula leaves on the side, or to accompany meats from the grill, a roast chicken or any type of fish. The dressing is essentially a well-seasoned vinaigrette, enhanced with Dijon mustard, capers, a little garlic and a few chopped anchovies. Red onion, thyme leaves and chopped parsley complete the picture - in all, a very simple dish. Most important is to dress the potato slices very carefully with your hands, in order to coat them well and to keep them from breaking. It is a potato salad you'll grow to love, best eaten within hours of assembling (but perfectly serviceable the next day).

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and black pepper
2 pounds medium yellow-fleshed potatoes, like Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
1 tablespoon chopped anchovy (about 4 fillets)
1 tablespoon small capers (or large capers, roughly chopped)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 hard-boiled eggs (8- to 9-minute eggs), for garnish
A handful of arugula leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook at a brisk simmer until the potatoes are firm but easily pierced with a skewer, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, put the red onion, vinegar and a healthy pinch of salt. Stir together, then let sit for 10 minutes, so onion softens and pickles slightly. Add the garlic, anchovy, capers and mustard. Whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove the skins with a paring knife. Carefully slice 1/4-inch thick, or slightly thicker. Put the slices in a wide, low bowl and season lightly with salt. Pour the vinaigrette over. Using your hands, gently coat the potato slices with the vinaigrette, taking care not to break them. Set aside at room temperature to let the salad absorb the dressing.
  • Just before serving, add thyme leaves and parsley and gently toss the potato slices again. (Some of the vinaigrette will have settled to the bottom of the bowl.) Garnish with halved or quartered hard-cooked egg and arugula leaves, if using.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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Our classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast leftovers. Try our easy, versatile recipe

Provided by Matt Tebbutt

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dinner, Side dish

Time 40m

Yield Serves 6 with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 8

800g small new potato
3 shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp small capers (optional)
2 tbsp cornichons, finely chopped (optional)
3 tbsp mayonnaise, or to taste
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
small handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 mins until just cooked, drain, then cool.
  • Cut the potatoes into chunks, then throw into a bowl with the shallots, capers and cornichons, if using. Add enough mayonnaise to bind, then mix together the olive oil and vinegar and add just enough to give a little sharpness to the salad. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

ITALIAN POTATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY, LEMON AND CAPERS



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Categories     Salad     Citrus     Herb     Onion     Potato     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
6 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Cook potato rounds in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Cool potatoes slightly.
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, capers, rosemary and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Layer 1/4 of potatoes in bottom of medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons green onions over, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing. Repeat layering 3 more times with remaining potatoes, salt and pepper, green onions and dressing. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes. Waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes or new potatoes, hold their shape well and won't get mushy when boiled.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender. Overcooked potatoes will fall apart when you mix them with the other ingredients.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before mixing them with the other ingredients. This will help prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the potato salad. Over-mixing will break up the potatoes and make the salad mushy.
  • Taste the potato salad and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar.
  • Chill the potato salad for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Perfect potato salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best potato salad that is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and delicious side dish, give this perfect potato salad a try!

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