Cafe Osage Potato Salad Recipes

CLEO'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; cool completely. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan., Stir sugar and flour into drippings until smooth. Gradually stir in water; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Gently stir in vinegar, onion and seasonings. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in eggs, celery, potatoes and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

CAULIFLOWER "POTATO" SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well and cool to room temperature.
• Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then add the cooled cauliflower, pickles, dill, eggs, celery and shallot. Mix until thoroughly combined. Serve at room temperature or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

ROASTED NEW POTATO SALAD WITH SAGE LEAVES

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar and shallots in medium bowl to blend. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes, sage and 3 tablespoons oil in large roasting pan to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until potatoes are tender and sage is crisp, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Cut potatoes in half. Transfer to large bowl. Crumble roasted sage leaves over. Rewhisk vinaigrette; drizzle over potatoes. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ST. LOUIS SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dress ingredients and pour over vegetables.
• Stir.
• Season with salt and pepper.

FRENCH CAFE SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender, but still firm. It will take about 20 minutes. Drain, cool and cut into bite-size pieces.
• In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Add the cabbage, corn, red onion, red pepper, green pepper, yellow pepper, and cucumber. Add kidney beans, if desired. Mix in the cooled potatoes. Wash your hands, and use them to mix everything together until well coated with the dressing. Gently stir in the Romano cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for one hour before serving.

CAFE OSAGE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook just until tender. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, spinach leaves and fresh herbs in a small food processor. Process until smooth.
• Combine warm cooked potatoes, mayonnaise mixture, red onion, vinegar, sour cream, sugar, apple and salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving. If desired, garnish with thinly sliced carrots or chives.