Creamy Cucumber And Grilled Potato Salad Recipes

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

POTATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into small cubes. , In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onions, dill and salt. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise and salad dressing until blended. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

CREAMY POTATO SALAD WITH GRILLED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook for 8 minutes or until slightly tender. Strain, place in large bowl and let cool until slightly warm.
• While potatoes are cooking, set up grill or grill pan for direct cooking over medium heat. Place scallions on hot oiled grill and cook for 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and set aside.
• To the bowl with the potatoes add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper and gently mix until well blended and potatoes are coated. Slice grilled scallions and mix into the potatoes. Serve immediately or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

CREAMY VEGAN CUCUMBER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Blend the tofu, garlic, salt, lemon, olive oil and rosemary together until smooth and fluffy.
• Place the baby potatoes, cucumber and onion in a large bowl. Toss until evenly combined. Spoon on the tofu mixture and gently combine into the salad, careful not to separate the cooked potatoes. Chill until ready to serve.

CREAMY HERB GRILLED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk sour cream with mixed herbs, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until combined; set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil; add potatoes and cook for 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
• Preheat grill to medium; grease well. Toss potatoes with melted Spreadables butter. Spread out evenly on the grill and cook, turning often, for 15 minutes or until well marked and fork tender.
• Transfer potatoes to a bowl and toss with dressing, celery, peas and radishes. Salad can be served warm or reserved for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.

BEST POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes, set aside to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, turmeric, if using, and several grinds of pepper. Note: this will taste strong and salty at this step; it'll balance once it's mixed with the potatoes.
• Pour the dressing over the potatoes and stir to coat. Stir in the celery, red onions, capers, radishes, chives, and dill and celery seed, if using. Season to taste and garnish with the reserved radishes and chives.

CREAMY CUCUMBER AND GRILLED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1) in large saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and simmer over moderately low heat until just tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely and then cut in half lengthwise and then into bite-sized chunks. 2) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the creme fraiche, vinegar, sugar, mustard, celery sees and garlic. Gradually whist in the 1/3 cup oil, crushed red pepper, oregano and 1 tsp of parsley and season with salt and pepper. 3) Cover potatoes with olive oil and grill cut side down for about 4 minutes, turning until slightly charred. 4) Mix potatoes with dressing and add cucumber and onion and more parsley for garnish. Can be eaten cold or at room temperature.