CHILLED ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

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A dear departed friend gave me a copy of Jeff Smith's Frugal Gourmet as a gift many years ago and this was her favorite recipe from that book.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs russet potatoes
3/4 lb green beans, fresh trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 eggs, hard boiled, sliced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Simmer about 30 minutes until very tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully drain and allow to cool. Peel and cut into 1/2 inch dice.
  • Blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes in a pot of water. Drain and rinse beans in cold water. Drain well.
  • Lightly toss potatoes, beans, onion, and hard boiled eggs.
  • Whisk olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Add dressing to salad, toss and chill until ready to eat.

MuhammadTahir
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my potato salad, but it turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor. I think I might have used old potatoes, or maybe I didn't let it marinate long enough.


Md Minhas
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This potato salad is delicious! I made it for a picnic, and it was the perfect side dish. The potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the dressing was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Demo Game
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I've made this potato salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly, and the dressing is flavorful and tangy. I love that I can make this salad ahead of time,


Obuj Oporadhi
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of potatoes, celery, onion, and herbs. I also like that this salad is made with mayonnaise, rather than v


Tofayel Ahamed
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I'm not a fan of celery in potato salad, so I omitted it from this recipe. I also used red potatoes instead of Yukon Gold, because I like the way they hold their shape better. The potato salad turned out great! It was flavorful and refreshing, and th


maddar code
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This potato salad is a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less mayonnaise. The flavors were also a bit too strong for my liking.


MD Jibon islam
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I love the addition of herbs in this potato salad. They give it a really fresh and flavorful taste. I also like that this salad is made with mayonnaise, rather than vinegar. It makes it much creamier and more satisfying.


Bhupal Kunwar
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This potato salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I usually make a big batch of roasted potatoes on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make this salad during the week. It's a quick and easy side dish that's always a hit.


Ziau Foundations
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I'm a huge fan of potato salad, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love that I can make this salad ahead of time, so it's perfect for potluck


Ace Yazzie
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This potato salad was delicious! I made it for a picnic, and it was the perfect side dish. The potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the dressing was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Pakistan Independence
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my potato salad, but it turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor. I think I might have used old potatoes, or maybe I didn't let it marinate long enough.


Tahir Boy
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This recipe was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less vinegar. The potatoes were also a little undercooked for my liking.


Bethel Yilma
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I love this potato salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra celery and onion, and I always use fresh parsley. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Eddy Bailey
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly, and the potato salad turned out perfectly. It was the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken.


Agena Patoo
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the potatoes were so creamy and tender. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Touheed Tayyab
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This Italian potato salad was a hit at my last potluck! It was so refreshing and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


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