Janets Potato Salad Recipes

PERFECT POTATO SALAD

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This is my mother Pauline's recipe. It's pretty much a classic American salad but remember, if you add onions, use sweet onions and chop with a very sharp knife, allow potatoes to cool to room temp before dressing them, and always taste for salt.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 15h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 pounds large russet potatoes
¼ cup kosher salt
10 cups cold water
½ cup finely diced celery
2 tablespoons finely diced sweet onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives for garnish
1 pinch paprika for garnish
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

Place whole potatoes in a pot with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, about 40 minutes (depending on size). Transfer cooked potatoes to a plate. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
When potatoes are completely cooled, peel off the skin. Cut into larger than bite-size pieces as the pieces will break down slightly when you toss with the dressing. Transfer potato pieces to a mixing bowl. Add celery, onions, parsley, chopped hard-boiled eggs. Combine ingredients, breaking up larger pieces of potato.
Place mayonnaise in mixing bowl. Add cider vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Pour mayonnaise mixture onto potatoes; stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, 2 to 3 hours. Taste for seasonings and texture. Salad may need a bit more salt and another spoonful of mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 2282.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

RESTAURANT-STYLE POTATO SALAD

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This is a traditional and easy to make potato salad.

Provided by Jill D

Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
4 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons chopped white onion
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 teaspoon minced pimento
½ teaspoon shredded carrot
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, sugar, onion, mustard, vinegar, celery, pimentos, carrot, parsley, pepper and salt. Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

JANET'S SPINACH SALAD

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Aunt Janet's spinach salad has never failed me when I took it to a potluck dinner. It gets rave reviews, and is so simple to make. If you are in a hurry you can substitute Catalina dressing for the homemade.

Provided by carole in orlando

Categories Spinach

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) packages baby spinach leaves
2 cups bean sprouts, washed
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 hard-boiled eggs
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1/3 cup bacon bits
1 cup salad oil
1/3 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 medium onion, grated
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Dressing: Put all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid, shake well and store in the refrigerator overnight to blend the flavors In a large salad bowl mix all the fresh ingredients.
Slice the eggs and mix half in the salad.
Add the dressing, as much as you desire, and mix well.
Add the remaining egg slices on the top and sprinkle with bacon bits.
Serve immediately.
This makes a large amount, but it goes fast once people taste it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 79.5, Sodium 395.8, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 5.7