Mussel Potato And Tomato Salad Recipes

MUSSEL AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the mussels in a large bowl, cover them with cold water, and rub them against one another to scrape off any residue. Transfer them to another bowl of cold water. Repeat the washing and transferring procedure until there is no evidence of grit or debris.
• Place the mussels in a large pot, and add the wine and 1 cup of water. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Toss the mussels lightly in the pan to reposition them, and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes longer, covered, to allow the mussels to open. Remove those that are open and place them in a bowl while you continue to boil the unopened mussels for 1 to 2 minutes longer to give them another chance to open. Discard any mussels that have not opened at this point. Cooking the mussels, from start to finish, should not take more than 12 to 15 minutes.)
• When the mussels are cool enough to handle, remove them from their shells and discard any of the "beard" that is attached to them. (It resembles dry seaweed.) Place the mussels in a bowl large enough to hold the finished dish.
• Meanwhile, wash the potatoes, place in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring the water to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, and boil the potatoes gently, uncovered, until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain, and set them aside until they are cool enough to handle.
• Let the mussel stock settle in the pan for a few minutes, and then pour it slowly into a bowl, leaving behind any sediment. There should be about 4 cups. Add enough water to bring the yield to 6 cups, and reserve for use in the mussel and tomato soup.
• Peel the lukewarm potatoes, and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Add them to the mussels along with the scallions and garlic. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, mustard, vinegar and oil, and add to the potatoes and mussels. Toss gently to mix.
• Arrange the salad greens on six plates, and spoon the salad onto the greens, dividing it evenly among the plates. Serve at room temperature.

WARM MUSSELS AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, but do not peel them. Slice thin and spray on one side with pan spray.
• Prepare stove-top grill. Arrange potatoes on grill before heating it, and spray second side of potatoes. Grill the potatoes over medium-high heat until they begin to brown on one side; turn and brown on second side, cooking until they are soft.
• Wash mussels thoroughly and remove beards. Discard any with open shells. Place in pot with the wine; cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until shells open, 3 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of the mussels.
• Mince onion; wash, dry and chop marjoram; then, combine in serving bowl with oil and vinegar.
• When mussels are done, remove from pan and remove mussels from shells; add to serving bowl with 1 tablespoon of mussel broth.
• Wash, trim and chop tomato into small cubes; then, stir into bowl.
• When potatoes are cooked, add to bowl and mix well. Season with salt. Serve with bread.

GRILLED MUSSEL AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with salted water by 1 inch in a large saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Cut cooled potatoes crosswise into thirds and arrange in 1 layer on a tray. Brush both sides of potatoes with some oil (2 tablespoons total for all of them) and season with salt and pepper.
• When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack 3 to 4 seconds), grill potatoes on lightly oiled rack until grill marks form, about 1 minute on each side, then transfer to a large bowl. Toss hot potatoes with 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
• Put mussels in aluminum pan and cook in covered grill, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes, or until they just open. Transfer mussels to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Discard any that haven't opened, then shuck remainder.
• Add mussels to potatoes along with fennel, parsley, olives, capers, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tossing to combine, then let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.
• Toss salad with remaining oil and salt and pepper to taste.

MUSSEL SALAD WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
• Steam mussels in water, covered, 10 minutes or until shells open; discard any unopened shells.
• Trim tough outer leaves from fennel. Dice stalks to equal 1 cup; set aside.
• Cut fennel bulb in half vertically; discard core. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices to measure 1/2 cup, and set aside. Reserve remaining fennel for another use.
• Combine vinegar, red onion, oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl, and stir well.
• Remove 1/4 cup dressing; set aside.
• Add potatoes, mussels, fennel, and tomato wedges to the bowl; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Combine reserved 1/4 cup dressing and greens in a bowl; toss well.
• To serve, divide greens evenly among 4 salad bowls. Arrange one-fourth of mussel mixture and 2 egg quarters over each salad.

MUSSELS WITH POTATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes, in water, until tender or cover by 1/2 inch with water and microwave, covered, 6 minutes.
• Heat oil, in a Dutch oven, over medium high heat; add onion and garlic and cook until onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, season with paprika, allspice, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add one cup water and tomatoes, simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
• Add mussels, olives, and parsley, cover and cook until shells open, about 4 to 5 minutes.

MUSSEL AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the mussels, potatoes, and wine or water in a broad, steep-sided skillet or casserole. Cover and turn the heat to high. When steam arises from the top, shake the pan once or twice and turn the heat to medium. Continue to cook until all the mussels open, checking after 5 minutes or so and then every couple of minutes. When the mussels are done, use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate; leave the potatoes in the skillet and re-cover.
• Cook until the potatoes are almost tender, then remove the cover and turn the heat to high, cooking until most of the liquid evaporates and the potatoes are done. By this time, the mussels will be cool enough to remove from their shells; do so, putting them in a large bowl.
• When the potatoes are done, add them to the bowl with the mussels and the shallot, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately, an hour or two later, or cold, stirring in the herb(s) at the last moment.