Something Different Potato Salad Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

CRISPY SNAPPER WITH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Combine the vinegar, cherry peppers, olives, sliced celery and garlic in a large bowl. Drain the potatoes well; add to the bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Gently drag the blade of a knife back and forth across the fish skin to remove any moisture or remaining scales. Score the fish skin, making shallow diagonal slits about 3/4 inch apart (this prevents the fish from curling when cooked). If you have a large fillet, cut it into 4 pieces. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fish skin-side down and immediately press with a spatula to prevent it from curling. Cook, rotating the skillet occasionally so the fish cooks evenly, until the skin is browned and crisp and the flesh is cooked about two-thirds of the way up the sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Immediately transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the parsley and celery leaves to the potato salad and toss; season with salt and pepper. Divide the fish and potato salad among plates; serve with lemon wedges.

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover the potato rounds with water and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking sheet to cool.
• Light a grill or preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Lay 2 large sheets of heavy-duty foil on a work surface. Fold up the edges to form a 1/2-inch rim and pinch the corners together to seal. Transfer the foil to the grill and melt the butter on it. Add the potatoes in a single layer and grill, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp on both sides, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the rice vinegar just to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the mustard seeds and let cool completely. Whisk in the sherry vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice and rice bran oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the celery, scallions and dressing and gently toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve right away.

JULIA'S AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and slice each one lengthwise in half, or in quarters if very large; then cut crosswise into half-round or quarter-round slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Put the slices in a saucepan with water just to cover and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt per quart of water. Heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes for 5 to 6 minutes, or until just cooked through. It is essential that they be just cooked through. Bite into a slice or two to be very sure. Immediately remove from the heat and drain the potatoes into a colander, but save a cup of the cooking liquid for dressing the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Stir the cider vinegar with ⅓ cup of the potato water or chicken stock and drizzle this over the potato pieces, turning them gently to distribute it evenly. Let sit 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
• Add the prepared onion, celery, bacon, pickle, hard-boiled eggs, and chives, and season carefully to taste. Top with ⅔ cup of mayonnaise (or a mix of mayonnaise and a bit of sour cream) and, with a large rubber spatula, gently fold everything together until well blended. Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or mayonnaise as needed.
• Cover the salad and set aside in the refrigerator for at least an hour or so before serving. If it is refrigerated longer, let it come back to room temperature before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning again.
• To serve, line a bowl or a platter with red-leaf lettuce or other greens, and mound the salad on top. Decorate at the last moment, if you wish, with any or all of the optional garnishes.

THE ORIGINAL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover& chill.

CONTEST-WINNING OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender; drain. Place in a large bowl; add eggs, celery and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.