Paulas Classic Potato Salad Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

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.

ULTIMATE CREAMY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, tossing gently to coat. Arrange the potatoes, in a single layer, on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, basil, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Stir the creamy mixture into the potatoes, stirring until the potatoes are well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with fresh basil or dill, if desired.

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, bring potatoes and water to cover to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 minutes or just until tender. Drain well, and let cool completely.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients; stir in potatoes, bacon, and all remaining ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine flour, sugar, salt, mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Gently stir in vinegar., Chop and set aside 1 hard-boiled egg; chop the remaining hard-boiled eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onion and eggs; add dressing and stir until blended. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with reserved chopped egg and, if desired, sliced green onions.

PAULA DEEN'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot cook the potatoes with skin on in boiling water until just fork-tender (about 12-15 minutes).
• Cut into cubes.
• In a large bowl combine all remaining ingredients until well blended; add in the cooked cubed potatoes and mix gently.
• Serve at room temperature.

PAULA'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes and eggs for about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and eggs and allow them to cool.
• Peel the eggs and squish them with your hands until they crumble.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise and the vinegar.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, pickle relish, celery, scallions, and parsley; toss with the dressing.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Add more mayonnaise if not creamy enough.
• Serve immediately (or chill a few hours, then serve).

AUNT PENNY'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot add the potatoes and fill the pot with water, covering the potatoes by an inch or two.
• Cover, bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Strain and cool to room temperature.
• Place the (cooled) cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add in the celery, onions, green peppers (if using) and chopped hard boiled eggs.
• Pour in the dressing and toss to combine.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before covering and refrigerating until you're ready to serve.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and spread out on a sheet pan to cool. Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the eggs; cook for 12 minutes, then remove to a bowl of ice water to cool completely. Peel the eggs under cold running water, then roughly chop.
• In a large bowl, combine the onion, celery, relish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and the mayonnaise. Fold in the potatoes, eggs and scallions. Adjust the seasoning to taste.