Best 6 Traditional Colombian Potato Salad Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to Colombia and discover the vibrant flavors of their traditional potato salad. This delectable dish, known as Ensalada de Papa, is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Boiled potatoes, tender and fluffy, are lovingly combined with a medley of crisp vegetables, including carrots, celery, and red onion. Hard-boiled eggs add a delightful protein element, while red grapes bring a touch of sweetness.
The secret to this ensalada's irresistible charm lies in its dressing, a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, mustard, and red wine vinegar. Freshly chopped parsley adds a burst of color and herbaceousness, while salt and pepper provide the perfect balance of savory and spice.
This versatile potato salad is more than just a side dish; it can be served as a light lunch or even as a hearty dinner when paired with grilled meats or fish. Its vibrant colors and delightful flavors make it a popular choice for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings.
Our collection of recipes in this article offers a diverse range of potato salad variations, ensuring there's something for every palate. From the classic Colombian potato salad with its traditional dressing to a lighter version using Greek yogurt, and a unique twist with roasted sweet potatoes, our recipes cater to different dietary preferences and tastes.
So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to savor the delightful flavors of Colombian potato salad.
TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN POTATO SALAD
This is the way my MIL makes potato salad, at least according to DH's memory. It has vienna sausages, cut up, potatoes, eggs, peas and carrots. Don't laugh, it is good and every bite tastes different. For some reason, the only vienna sausages I could find in the store were made by Goya in the International aisle. I guess it is just one more ingredient that is disappearing from the shelves in the supermarket.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel cooled potatoes and chop into bite sized dice; place in a large bowl.
- Rinse and drain vienna sausages, cut each into 4 rounds; add to potatoes.
- Add onion and celery to potatoes.
- Coarsely chop eggs and add to potatoes.
- Add peas and carrots.
- Combine mayonnaise and sour cream; stir into potato mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with green onions.
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.
BEST CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
Creamy, tangy, and crunchy, with a hint of spice and sweetness from pickles, this reminds me of my grandmother's potato salad served every Easter or any time we had barbecue. She always dotted it with olives for a finishing touch and a perfect briny addition. This is the best classic version of good old-fashioned, Southern-style potato salad. Not too mayonaissey with just the right amount of tang! Serve with grilled or smoked meats as the perfect side dish.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 2h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. Add 3 teaspoons salt and eggs; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes. Remove eggs to an ice bath. Drain potatoes when fork-tender; they may need another minute or so.
- Peel and chop eggs and set aside.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, onions, celery, dill, pickles, juice and pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine. Stir in potatoes and eggs until well blended, mashing potatoes very slightly. Check for seasoning and add up to 1 teaspoon salt if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 947 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
COLOMBIAN POTATO SALAD
A tasty, tangy, colorful and LOW FAT! potato salad I concocted after having a similar one at a restaurant operated by brothers from Columbia. It's a great change from the same boring mayo-based potato salad. TRY IT!
Provided by Steppmom
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine potato cubes, carrot pieces, chopped onions and cilantro in large bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad ingredients.
- Gently combine tomato chunks with the rest of the salad.
- Chill and allow flavors to blend.
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
The recipe for this Southern classic came from the chef Millie Peartree's mother, Millie Bell. The sweet relish melds with the creamy potatoes for a deep, balanced flavor. Onion powder adds savory notes without the texture of diced onion, which could overpower the dish. Make sure that your eggs are rinsed thoroughly, so no pieces of shell remain, and that your potatoes are uniformly cut in roughly 1-inch cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time. (Millie Bell used her thumb as a measure.) And, most important of all, don't overcook the potatoes: You want potato salad, not mashed potatoes.
Provided by Millie Peartree
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings (2 1/2 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set the potatoes in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Set over high heat and cook just until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. (You still want the potatoes to still have some shape to avoid turning the dish into mashed potatoes.) Drain potatoes, and set them aside to cool.
- As potatoes cool, make the dressing: To a large bowl, add mayonnaise, relish, mustard and granulated onion; whisk to combine.
- Add the potatoes to the dressing, along with the diced hard-boiled eggs, and celery, if using; stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight. Serve cold. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika. Potato salad will keep for 4 days in an airtight container.
OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.
Provided by jewellkay
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes until they are just tender, but not mushy. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork.
- While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the dressing. This will give the flavors time to meld.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and let them cool slightly before adding them to the dressing.
- Gently toss the potatoes in the dressing until they are evenly coated. Be careful not to overmix, or the potatoes will break apart.
- Serve the potato salad immediately, or chill it for later.
- Garnish the potato salad with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Conclusion:
Colombian potato salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or loaded with vegetables, this potato salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give Colombian potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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