Simple But Wonderful Classic Potato Salad Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In 2 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish** combine Simply Potatoes and water.*** Cover; microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 minutes or until Simply Potatoes are tender. Drain water.
• Meanwhile in large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth. Add cooked potatoes, celery, red pepper and chopped eggs. Stir gently. Refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

CLASSIC AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer, stirring to ensure even cooking, until a thin-bladed paring knife or a metal skewer inserted into a potato can be removed with no resistance, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cool slightly.
• Cut warm potatoes into 3/4-inch dice with a serrated knife. Layer them in a bowl, seasoning with vinegar, salt and pepper as you go. Cut eggs, celery and pickle in 1/4-inch dice and thinly slice scallions. Add to potatoes, along with parsley. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is combined. Chill, covered, before serving.

SIMPLE BUT WONDERFUL CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into small cubes and steam (not boil). Amount of time will depend on size of cubes, I cut mine pretty small so it only takes about 15 minutes. You want them to be cooked all the way through but not falling apart.
• When the potatoes are done, empty into a cookie sheet and spread out to cool quickly (I will often use a cooling rack in the cookie sheet to let air circulate better- they cool surprisingly fast this way).
• Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp of salt in a large bowl (use a larger size than you think you'll need so you can mix without making a mess of our counter and floor- learned this one the hard way -- ).
• Add celery, chives and cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing.
• Using a large spatula, slowly fold the ingredients together. This will take longer than regular stirring but will keep your potatoes in tact (especially if you over-steam your potatoes!).
• Once well mixed, taste for seasonings. Add additional lemon juice and salt as needed.
• Tastes best if you allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, but it's not necessary if you're in a time crunch.

ANOTHER WONDERFUL POTATO SALAD (WITH LEEKS)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
• With slotted spoon, remove and let cool; peel and cut into 3/4 inch cubes.
• Place in a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, blanch leeks and celery in same boiling water for 20 seconds; drain well and add to potatoes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, parsley, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; pour over veggies and mix well.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.