Cheese And Potato Salad Recipes

CHEESY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
• Drain, and set aside to cool
• In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, half of the onions, and half of the cheese.
• Gently stir in the cooled potatoes.
• Top with remaining cheese and onions, and sprinkle bacon bits over the top.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Make the dressing. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil or the yogurt and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasonings, Set aside.
• Scrub the potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch dice if large. If using fingerlings cut in 3/4 inch slices. Steam above 1 inch of boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss while hot in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste, the onions, parsley, goat cheese, and the dressing. Sprinkle the sage over the top and serve.

CHEESY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, half of the onions, and half of the cheese. Gently stir in the cooled potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and onions, and sprinkle bacon bits over the top.

COTTAGE CHEESE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold.
• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Rinse the potatoes in cold water, and allow to cool. Slice the cooled potatoes into a large salad bowl.
• Chop 2 hard-cooked eggs into the bowl with the potatoes, and mix in the celery, radishes, green pepper, and green onion. Stir together the cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, and pour over the potato mixture. Toss lightly to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the remaining hard-cooked egg, arrange the slices on top of the salad for a garnish, and sprinkle with black olives.

BLUE CHEESE-WALNUT POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to full boil in 3-quart saucepan; add potatoes. Cook over high heat 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain; rinse with cold water. Cool slightly; cut into small wedges.
• Combine cooked potatoes, green onions, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup parsley and blue cheese in bowl.
• Whisk all remaining ingredients exceptwalnut halves and parsley leaves together in bowl. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Garnish with walnut halves and parsley leaves, if desired.

TANGY GOAT CHEESE AND DILL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Salt the water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• When the potatoes are cooked, return them to the hot pot and douse with a splash of wine or a couple tablespoons of white wine vinegar.
• In a bowl, whisk together the goat cheese, yogurt, creme fraiche or sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Toss the potatoes, dill and scallions in the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Garnish the salad with chopped pickles and thinly sliced radishes and serve.

BACON AND CHEDDAR POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and cool slightly.
• While potatoes are cooking, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Season, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper.