Maggies Potato Salad Recipes

SMOKIN' POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Oil the grill grates well.
• Slice the potatoes lengthwise about 3/4 inch thick. Place the potatoes in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons canola oil, the paprika and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Place the potatoes on the grill, cover and cook 5 minutes, then rotate them 90 degrees F and cook 5 to 10 more minutes. Flip the potatoes and repeat on the other side. They should be slightly puffed and golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely. Dice into 3/4-to-1-inch pieces.
• In a large glass bowl, combine the diced potatoes, celery, red onion and cilantro. In a medium glass bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, the capers and lemon juice. Adjust the salt as needed.
• Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the potato mixture until coated. Cover and refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes. Stir and adjust the seasoning as needed.

OMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the potatoes cool for 45 minutes; they will still be warm but will hold their shape when sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Remove the drippings from the pan; return 3 tablespoonfuls and discard the rest.
• Add the onions to the pan and sweat over medium heat until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, mustard, sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
• Add the cooled potatoes, half the cooked bacon, half the scallions, half the parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the remaining bacon, scallions and parsley.

AMISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
• While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.
• Peel the potatoes if desired, and cut into medium dice. Place in a large bowl, and toss with the onion, celery, carrots, celery seed and hard-cooked eggs. Gently fold in the dressing. Refrigerate until serving. I personally like this to sit for at least a day before serving to let the flavors blend, but you may serve it as soon as it is chilled.

MOM'S MASHED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
• Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Stir in onion, eggs, celery, pickles, salt, and black pepper. Mix mayonnaise, pickle juice, and mustard in a separate bowl; pour over potatoes and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

MARGIE'S POTATO SALAD (WITH ITALIAN DRESSING)

Steps:

• Cook potatoes unpeeled. (they don't fall apart this way!).
• Drain and cool.
• Peel and cut into cubes.
• Stir in onion, italian salad dressing, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate ate least 2 hours.
• Toss with mayonnaise.
• Add celery and eggs, mixing gently.

MAGGIE'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• MAIN INGREDIENTS.
• Don't peel the potatoes. Place in large pot with 1 t kosher salt, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and continue cooking for 8 minutes.
• Drain potatoes, transfer to large bowl and cut into quarters. Salt before they cool. (If using regular table salt, use less.).
• Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels and cool. Then tear into small pieces and add to cooked, quartered potatoes.
• Fry onion in bacon grease until translucent. Add onion AND bacon grease to bowl with potatoes and bacon. Don't leave out the bacon grease, it adds too much flavor!
• Add green onions, green chilies, olives and eggs to bowl.
• DRESSING.
• Mix remaining ingredients, except chili powder, in small bowl and pour over potatoes. Stir well. Sprinkle chili powder over top.
• REFRIGERATE.
• Refrigerate for at least a few hours. Taste improves exponentially if made up 12-24 hours ahead of time.

MUSTARD POTATO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare hard-boiled eggs using the desired method, peel, and set aside to cool.
• Wash potatoes and quarter.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil with a little bit of salt. Boil potatoes until very tender.
• Combine mayo, mustard, diced dill pickles, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
• Mash potatoes with five of the hard-boiled eggs. Mix in dressing.
• Refrigerate and serve cold. Top with a sliced hard-boiled egg.

VEGETABLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cool for 15-20 minutes or until easy to handle. , Peel and dice potatoes into a large bowl. Add salad dressing; gently toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes. , Stir in the eggs, green onions, celery, green pepper, cucumber and peas. Combine the remaining ingredients. Add to potato mixture; gently toss to coat.