ALL TOSSED UP RED POTATO AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

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I volunteered to plan and cook for a 200 guest wedding reception 3,000 miles away from my home! I arrived 5 days early to hunt down ingredients throughout a 60-mile radius! What a challenge! I planned to make a mustard vinaigrette for a red potato salad. However, at the end of one exhausting day, I accidentally whisked into the...

Provided by Merry Graham

Categories     Other Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbsp salt for boiling water
3 lb unpeeled whole baby red potatoes, 2-inches or under
2 c petite green beans, cut in half, snip ends, blanched 3 minutes
1 c chopped celery
2 c cherry tomatoes
2 c marinated artichoke hearts (in jar), if hearts don't come quartered, cut in quarters
1 c marinate juice from jar of marinated artichokes
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon zest from one lemon
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice from one lemon
1/2 c thinly sliced green onions
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt, additional salt to taste
1/4 c packed fresh basil, chopped
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
1/2 c real bacon bits
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil, and add salt. Add red potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes, cool, and cut in quarters; place in a large salad bowl. Add to the potatoes blanched green beans, celery, cherry tomatoes, and artichoke hearts; set aside.
  • 2. In a small bowl, whisk marinate juice, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, green onions, sugar, and salt. Pour over potatoes, add basil, parsley, and bacon bits, LIGHLY TOSS. Cover and chill potato salad in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. To serve, sprinkle with pepper and salt to taste. Yields: 12 cups.

Khan Amir
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Shree Narayana Rana
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Qadeer Atta
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bindra Gurung
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I'm not a huge fan of red potatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and they had a great flavor.


Christopher Ruiz
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Yekeem Llors
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I love the pop of color that the artichokes add to this salad.


Yasia Mumtaz
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.


Yonjairo Hernandez
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This salad is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


FREE FIRE GEMAR
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise-based salads, but this one is different. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


Romantic Love
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover red potatoes. I always have a few extra potatoes after I make mashed potatoes, and this salad is a great way to use them up.


Helena Roscoe
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added different ingredients to it, like grilled chicken or roasted vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Bilal BHI
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The artichokes were mild and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the other ingredients.


aliza gillani
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Joyal Shahzad
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of red potatoes, artichokes, and feta cheese.


Ssentumbwe Abbey
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Wazeerkhan Wazeerkhan
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.