-
You've been invited to a big summer potluck bash, and the hostess has uttered a seemingly innocuous request, "Would you bring the potato salad?" Relax! Even if you've never boiled a potato before, this guide to how to make potato salad will walk you through the process of preparing a perfect potato salad.
-
Potato Salad Tips
- Use high-moisture potatoes.
- Add vinegar when potatoes are still warm.
- Substitute light mayonnaise or yogurt to reduce fat and calories.
- Cut potatoes before cooking.
Managed By: ssmacd
Managed Since: 06/09/2009
Views: 693
Money Earned: M$1.58
Page revenue is subject to change as we obtain data from our partners
Managed Since: 06/09/2009
Views: 693
Money Earned: M$1.58
Page revenue is subject to change as we obtain data from our partners
Recent Contributors
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
Introduction
What goes better with a barbecue than a nice, cold traditional potato salad? This guide to how to make potato salad will teach you the basics of this All-American dish, as well as introduce you to some intriguing variations you can use to individualize your creation!
-
What You'll Need for Potato Salad
Potato Salad Ingredients
- 3 lb. potatoes
- Although you can use any type of potato for potato salad, the high-moisture varieties such as Yukon Gold or new potatoes work well for potato salads.AllRecipes: Perfect Potato Salad
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- Cider vinegar is a traditional choice, but you can vary vinegars for different tastes.The Cookbook Junkie: Ah-ha! The key to good potato salad The most important "secret" about vinegar is not the type, but the timing. It's important to add it while the potatoes are still warm, to allow it to thoroughly penetrate the potatoes.Epicurious: Potato Salad with Olives and Peppers Food Network: Potato Salad (Jamie Oliver)
- 1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup onions or scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Equipment
- Chef's knife
- Stock pot
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon
- 3 lb. potatoes
-
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
- Cut the potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes before cooking. It's a bit more work this way, but your potatoes will cook more uniformly.Martha Stewart: Potato Salad Pointers
- Place potatoes in pot, covered with water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer for 10-20 minutes, until tender when pierced by a fork.
- Start checking the potatoes after 10 minutes, as you don't want to overcook them.
- Drain the potatoes and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add vinegar to the bowl, and toss to coat the potatoes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Set aside and allow to cool for an hour at room temperature.
-
-
Step 3: Assemble the Potato Salad
- Add refrigerated dressing to room temperature potato-vinegar mixture.
- Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more vinegar, salt or pepper.
- Chill for at least one hour, or up to two days, before serving.AllRecipes: Pat's Potato Salad Martha Stewart: Basic Potato Salad
-
Variations
- Tyler Florence adds pickle juice to his recipe.Food Network: Potato Salad (Tyler Florence)
- You can substitute baked potatoes for boiled.Food Network: Potato Salad (Cathy Lowe)
- Mint can be added for a change of pace.AllRecipe: Picnic Potato Salad Epicurious: Potato Salad with Mint and Peas
- Bacon or pancetta can also be added, if desired.Epicurious: Potato Salad (Dooky Chase Cookbook)
- If you use grilled potatoes, it's helpful to parboil them before grilling.Epicurious: Grilled Potato and Summer Squash Salad
- Some recipes, such as German potato salad can be served warm or at room temperature.Slashfood: Warm, German potato salad with fresh dill AllRecipe: Hot German Potato Salad WashingtonPost.com: German Potato Salad
- Reduced fat mayonnaise and yogurt can be combined for a lighter dressing.AllRecipe: Crunchy Potato Salad
- Some people add up to six hard boiled eggs to their potato salad.AllRecipe: Red Skinned Potato Salad
- Substitute beets for some of the potatoes for a unique combination.Martha Stewart: Beet and Potato Salad
- Using curry powder is a way to spice up the color and taste of your salad!Martha Stewart: Curried Potato Salad
- Roasted potatoes can also form the basis for an interesting potato salad.Fine Cooking: Roasted Potato Salads
-
Additional Potato Salad Recipes
- All Recipes: Yucatan Potato Salad
- This variation includes chili peppers for a kick!
- Epicurious.com: Potato Salad with Haricots Verts, Roquefort and Walnuts
- This composed salad includes French green beans, Roquefort cheese and walnuts.
- Food Network: Potato Salad
- Ina Garten includes buttermilk in her dressing.
- Martha Stewart: Smoked Mackerel, Cucumber, and Potato Salad
- Martha adds smoked mackerel, turning this potato salad into a main dish.
- Simply Recipes: Potato Salad
- Here's a classic recipe with sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, celery, parsley, pickles and bacon.
- All Recipes: Yucatan Potato Salad
-
-
