Fast Food Salads And Potatoes Recipes

QUICK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine the potatoes, eggs, cucumber, tomato, celery, onion, green onion, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl; stir until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

FAST AND EASY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the eyes and blemishes off the potatoes. Skin them if you prefer but I think they're delicious and they're definitely more nutritional!
• Rinse the potatoes and place them in the microwave undried.
• Microwave the potatoes (three at a time if you're making a double or triple recipe for the whole family or a potluck) spaced evenly apart on HIGH for THREE MINUTES.
• Chop your green onions. Chop your pickle and eggs if desired.
• Flip the potatoes over (careful, they're hot!) and microwave on HIGH for THREE MINUTES more.
• Mix the mayo, spices, onions, and optional pickle and eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
• Let the potatoes rest in the microwave for a few minutes (they will continue to cook).
• Test the doneness of the potatoes with a knife or fork by piercing into the center of each one. If the knife does not go in smoothly or there is resistance, repeat the microwaving process above in increments of ONE MINUTE.
• Place the cooked potatoes immediately into a bowl of cold water. Let cool for a few minutes.
• Remove the potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces (usually halves and then eights will do) - careful, they may still be hot inside.
• Mix potatoes with sauce mixture, and enjoy!

MOM'S MACARONI AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and peel the new potatoes than cut into cubes. Add potatoes and eggs to a dutch oven or large pot and over medium high heat cook until potatoes are just fork tender, approximately 20 minutes. (Do not let the potatoes get over cooked because they will turn to mush when making the salad.) Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta well and place in a large mixing bowl. When potatoes and eggs are ready drain well and set eggs in a bowl of ice water to cool. Add potatoes to mixing bowl with pasta and add remaining ingredients. Peel and chop eggs, add to bowl. Gently fold everything together, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place in refrigerator until chilled or overnight for best flavor. More mayonnaise and yogurt can be added if creamier texture is desired.

FAST-FOOD SALADS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Chili or vegetable-stuffed baked potatoes with cheese and onions on top are good eating-out choices. Omit the cheese sauce and you've just turned your "B" potato into an "A" potato. I generally order a large garden salad and then remove most of the cheese. It is very helpful to bring your own nonfat salad dressing from home because many of the dressing packets contain as many as 30 fat grams. Cottage cheese is also an excellent addition to your salad. Even regular cottage cheese, that isn't "lowfat," is much lower in fat than most salad dressings. Ask your waiter to please bring some cottage cheese on the side and bring the salad dressing on the side if it isn't low in fat. Some restaurants are now offering lowfat and fat free dressings.

FAST-FOOD SALADS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Chili or vegetable-stuffed baked potatoes with cheese and onions on top are good eating-out choices. Omit the cheese sauce and you've just turned your "B" potato into an "A" potato. I generally order a large garden salad and then remove most of the cheese. It is very helpful to bring your own nonfat salad dressing from home because many of the dressing packets contain as many as 30 fat grams. Cottage cheese is also an excellent addition to your salad. Even regular cottage cheese, that isn't "lowfat," is much lower in fat than most salad dressings. Ask your waiter to please bring some cottage cheese on the side and bring the salad dressing on the side if it isn't low in fat. Some restaurants are now offering lowfat and fat free dressings.