Grannys Danish Potato Salad Recipes

MOM'S DANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Gradually beat in well-beaten eggs.
• Cook, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat and add salad dressing.
• Mix well and pour over potato, egg, celery, onion and relish.
• Add more salt and pepper if desired.
• Refrigerate until well-chilled and enjoy.

DANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes; cool 30 minutes. Peel potatoes, if desired; cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add chives, parsley, and capers. Combine vinegar, caper liquid, and mustard in small bowl. Whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over potatoes; toss gently. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

DANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with water.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender.
• Drain well; cool slightly.
• Peel and cube potatoes.
• Meanwhile, cut fresh green beans into 1-inch pieces.
• In a covered medium saucepan, cook beans in a small amount of boiling water for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• Cool.
• For dressing, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, the 2 tablespoons milk, the curry powder, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Gently stir in the potatoes and green beans.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
• If necessary, stir in a little additional milk before serving.

GRANNY'S DANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Wash potatoes. Place potatoes, skins on, in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil potatoes 20-30 minutes, or until fork tender.
• 2. Remove potatoes from heat and rinse in cold water. Let sit about 10 minutes in cool water until they are cooled enough to handle.
• 3. Once cooled, peel potatoes, skins should easily pull off the potatoes. Once peeled, dice potatoes to desired size.
• 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, sweet relish, diced hard-boiled eggs, and salt & pepper. Set aside.
• 5. In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water, and salt & pepper (if desired). Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• 6. Once mixture comes to a boil, quickly wisk/stir in the beaten eggs and continue stirring well for 5 minutes over medium heat or until the mixture starts to slightly thicken (will coat the back of the spoon).
• 7. Once cooked mixture thickens, remove from heat and stir in the mayonnaise. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
• 8. Once the cooked mixture is throughly combined, pour over the potato mixture and stir well.
• 9. You may serve this salad at room temperature or serve chilled.