Picnicchickenpotatosalad Recipes

PICNIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Rub sides and bottom of bowl with a crushed garlic clove.
• Peel potatoes while hot and place in bowl.
• Let potatoes stand until cool.
• In another bowl, slice cucumbers and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Slice cooled potatoes and pour heated bacon fat over them.
• Combine potatoes with cucumbers and onions and toss lightly.
• Add oil and vinegar and again toss lightly.
• Let stand 2 hours before serving.
• Add more oil and vinegar if needed.

PICNIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes. Cut in half if large.
• In a saucepan, cover potatoes with cold water, bring to a boil, cook for 10 to 15 minutes or just until tender but not mushy.
• Drain; return potatoes to pot to dry over low heat for 30 seconds.
• Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet (or any platter or dish to hold potatoes in a single layer)to allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, trim and cut radishes in half. With flat sides down, thinly slice radishes and place in large bowl.
• Add finely diced celery and chopped green onions or sweet onion to bowl.
• Add red or green pepper and finely chopped pepperoni or kielbasa if using.
• Peel cooled potatoes.
• Cut potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes or 1/4� slices. Add to veggies in the bowl.
• Dressing:.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Gradually whisk in oil until blended.
• Stir in parsley, if using.
• Pour dressing over potato mixture.
• Gently toss to coat well.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.

PICNIC POTATO AND CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, toss with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast until golden and tender, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the chicken in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a simmer over medium heat and poach until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool for a bit, then cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
• In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, chicken, bacon, celery, onion and garlic. Mix in the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, paprika, fresh herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the salad in lettuce cups and roll up to eat.

PICNIC PARTY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Dice potatoes. Cook until tender; drain.
• Put into large bowl.
• Add onions and Italian dressing; toss to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Combine mayonnaise, mustard and salt in small bowl; pour over potatoes; toss to coat.
• Add celery, eggs and relish; toss lightly.
• Slice remaining eggs.
• Garnish top of salad.
• Sprinkle with paprika.