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Potato salad, I need a recipe. (Original Post) irisblue Aug 2019 OP
And sliced eggs. irisblue Aug 2019 #1
sliced eggs and then instead of mayo make a vinaigrette -- plus a little fierywoman Sep 2019 #27
I like to add a little sweet pickle relish. Zoonart Aug 2019 #2
A loaded baked potato salad mercuryblues Aug 2019 #3
That sounds good. I saved that to my favorites. Arkansas Granny Aug 2019 #5
It is good mercuryblues Aug 2019 #11
Have you ever tried German potato salad? It can be served warm or room temp as well as cold. Arkansas Granny Aug 2019 #4
I second this recommendation, or similar recipes. RockRaven Sep 2019 #31
One of my daughters in law is from Vietnam. We've introduced each other Arkansas Granny Sep 2019 #36
Add chopped apple, same amount as potatoes, pnwest Aug 2019 #6
I add dill pickles and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Liberal Jesus Freak Aug 2019 #7
Ina Garten Potato Salad Me. Aug 2019 #8
no celery, lots of onions and hard boiled eggs Kali Aug 2019 #9
Potato salad is one of those things where everyone has their own recipe. Saviolo Aug 2019 #10
Mom's recipe BillyBobBrilliant Aug 2019 #12
Try some Creamy Creole Potato Salad. procon Aug 2019 #13
Sweet Potato Salad? Auggie Aug 2019 #14
Bay leaves dem in texas Aug 2019 #15
I've done something similar MissMillie Sep 2019 #22
In California gilligan Aug 2019 #16
the BBQ chain Red Hot and Blue has fabulous potato salad yellowdogintexas Sep 2019 #24
You know the Good Seasons vinegar and oil dressing that you make up yourself? Put all Karadeniz Aug 2019 #17
Get potato salad (or other salads) locks Aug 2019 #18
Store bought potatoes salad, I find the potatoes is always Meadowoak Sep 2019 #35
Ok. This is a cheat but it's so good Blue_playwright Sep 2019 #19
Thank you all. I'm going to try all of these over the next weeks irisblue Sep 2019 #20
mine usually includes MissMillie Sep 2019 #21
I use a mixture of potatoes, celery, scallions, thinly slice radishes, sliced green olives and eggs. Vinca Sep 2019 #23
here is the one I make for myself yellowdogintexas Sep 2019 #25
This is my recipe: madaboutharry Sep 2019 #26
Hardboiled eggs! dawg day Sep 2019 #28
Also a bit of dill weed dawg day Sep 2019 #29
No mayonnaise, no eggs... if a recipe hits this target, it just might be edible... RockRaven Sep 2019 #30
Peas. applegrove Sep 2019 #32
We love this potato salad from Blackberry Farm. BlueDawn Sep 2019 #33
Would anyone hate me if I suggested Kroger or Safeway? DonaldsRump Sep 2019 #34
I would if you also had access to Red Hot and Blue yellowdogintexas Sep 2019 #38
I like your recipe spinbaby Sep 2019 #37

fierywoman

(7,683 posts)
27. sliced eggs and then instead of mayo make a vinaigrette -- plus a little
Thu Sep 5, 2019, 11:41 PM
Sep 2019

Dijon mustard, a few gherkins sliced, some celery, a hint of some kind of onion, s & p ...

Arkansas Granny

(31,515 posts)
4. Have you ever tried German potato salad? It can be served warm or room temp as well as cold.
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 09:52 AM
Aug 2019

This is pretty much the way I make it: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/83097/authentic-german-potato-salad/

I like to use sliced baby reds with the peel on and use sliced green onions.

RockRaven

(14,959 posts)
31. I second this recommendation, or similar recipes.
Fri Sep 6, 2019, 12:08 AM
Sep 2019

Also, FWIW and apropos of almost nothing, does anyone remembers a kerfuffle a while back about a restaurant which "banned MAGA hats"?

Well, regardless of the details and how much the headlines matched the factual record, the restaurant in question was Wursthall in San Mateo, CA. And they make a potato salad which is in the same universe as this recipe (as opposed the the American-style egg- and mayo- containing ones).

Arkansas Granny

(31,515 posts)
36. One of my daughters in law is from Vietnam. We've introduced each other
Fri Sep 6, 2019, 05:24 AM
Sep 2019

to a lot of different foods. She really enjoyed the tangy flavor of this dish compared to the creamy, mayonnaise based recipe.

Also apropos of nothing, I helped her make egg rolls one day. She was really impressed at how neat mine looked since I'd never made them before. I told my son later it was all I could do to not pick them up and lick them to seal them at the end.

Kali

(55,007 posts)
9. no celery, lots of onions and hard boiled eggs
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 10:32 AM
Aug 2019

finely chopped sweet pickle or relish (some liquid from pickles) touch of mustard and the mayo

BillyBobBrilliant

(805 posts)
12. Mom's recipe
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 11:50 AM
Aug 2019

Potatoes
Onions
Celery
Chopped Dill Pickles
Sliced Spanish Olives w/ Pimento
Sliced Hard Boiled Eggs
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Parsley
Salt
Pepper
Topped with Paprika
(Amounts at your discretion)

procon

(15,805 posts)
13. Try some Creamy Creole Potato Salad.
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 11:52 AM
Aug 2019

Use whatever ingredients you like in regular potato salad, but dice every thing very small. Add salt and lots of pepper. Then use a potato masher to smash everything to the desired consistency.

The dressing starts with a good mayo and the key ingredient is Creole Mustard. Zatarains makes it and a couple of lesser brands also. Creole Mustard is hot and spicy. Usually it's made with brown mustard and extra seeds, vinegar and a bit of horseradish mixed into a hot, spicy blend. There are plenty of recipes if you can't find Zatarains.

Remember to age this potato salad at least overnight to intensify and develop the flavors.

dem in texas

(2,674 posts)
15. Bay leaves
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 12:33 PM
Aug 2019

when you cook the potatoes for the potato salad, add a few bay leaves to the water. It adds a mystery taste that all will like.

gilligan

(194 posts)
16. In California
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 01:52 PM
Aug 2019

I go to Ralph's grocery for the red potatoe salad with dill.
Less time cooking more time drinking.
HAPPY LABOR DAY!

yellowdogintexas

(22,250 posts)
24. the BBQ chain Red Hot and Blue has fabulous potato salad
Thu Sep 5, 2019, 11:24 PM
Sep 2019

Take it from an old Southern woman who knows her way around potato salad, this stuff will knock your sox off. I will definitely spend the WW points to enjoy it.

Red potatoes, hard boiled eggs, celery seed, celery, bell pepper, scallions. Combination of mayo and mustard.

PS RHB also has the absolute best fried okra that can be found in all of Fort Worth.

Karadeniz

(22,510 posts)
17. You know the Good Seasons vinegar and oil dressing that you make up yourself? Put all
Fri Aug 30, 2019, 07:26 PM
Aug 2019

the things you normally use...potatoes, eggs, onions, whatever...together, then coat with the salad dressing instead of mayo. Yummy!

Blue_playwright

(1,568 posts)
19. Ok. This is a cheat but it's so good
Sun Sep 1, 2019, 11:26 AM
Sep 2019

Get a tub of premade mustard potato salad. I like the big square one from Sams.

Dump into a big bowl.

Get out your food processor and chop up about five hard-boiled eggs.

Dump them into the big bowl.

8 Oz of sour cream into - you guessed it- the big bowl.

Toss in a 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

Toss in two tablespoons of dill

Wash your hands and then squish that shit together.

Best potato salad ever.

Vinca

(50,267 posts)
23. I use a mixture of potatoes, celery, scallions, thinly slice radishes, sliced green olives and eggs.
Tue Sep 3, 2019, 06:56 AM
Sep 2019

I make a dressing of mayo, a little mustard, a little sour cream, a spoonful of sweet relish, salt, pepper and a hefty shake of McCormack's Salad Supreme seasoning. I top it with slice cucumber and tomatoes.

yellowdogintexas

(22,250 posts)
25. here is the one I make for myself
Thu Sep 5, 2019, 11:30 PM
Sep 2019

since I usually only eat it when we go to Red Hot and Blue, so anyway

red new potatoes
minced scallions
hardboiled eggs
celery
green olives with pimento
green bell pepper
bacon if I am in the mood

mayo and mustard, use as little as possible.

Here is my trick which makes mine a bit different: cut up the potatoes and steam them! I cook them until a sharp knife will pierce them. Red potatoes stay pretty firm, but you don't want them to be mushy.

Do this ahead of time so they get good and cool before you mix everything up. Steaming brings out a different flavor and you don't rinse off the vitamins in the boiling water. I never peel them either.

madaboutharry

(40,209 posts)
26. This is my recipe:
Thu Sep 5, 2019, 11:33 PM
Sep 2019

3 pounds Russet potatoes
2 or 3 hard boiled eggs
1 Chopped green pepper
Mayonnaise
Salt and pepper

It is delicious.

RockRaven

(14,959 posts)
30. No mayonnaise, no eggs... if a recipe hits this target, it just might be edible...
Thu Sep 5, 2019, 11:59 PM
Sep 2019

I've never eaten a "potato salad" with either of those ingredients (which are totally acceptable by themselves or in other situations -- I have no blanket objection to them) which wasn't "unfortunate" at best.

BlueDawn

(892 posts)
33. We love this potato salad from Blackberry Farm.
Fri Sep 6, 2019, 12:37 AM
Sep 2019
Roasted New Potato Salad.......Serves 12.

5 lb. new red potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1-1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 T. rice wine vinegar
2 T. Pommery mustard (you can substitute a whole-grain, spicy mustard)
2 T. Dijon mustard
2 cups olive oil
1-1/2 tsp. chopped chives
1-1/2 tsp. chopped basil
1 lb. sliced Vidalia onions, grilled
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted in equal amounts of balsamic vinegar, red wine, and water.

Toss small whole red potatoes in the 1/4 cup olive oil, the kosher salt, and the pepper. Roast in a 400 degree oven just until done. Mix the vinegars and mustards; whisk in the olive oil and the herbs. When the potatoes are cool, slice them and toss them with the dressing, the grilled onions, and the sun-dried tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

This is a nice change, and we do love it!






DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
34. Would anyone hate me if I suggested Kroger or Safeway?
Fri Sep 6, 2019, 12:49 AM
Sep 2019


In advance, I'm sure the answer is yes, but this is honestly my favorite recipe!
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