Tailgate Potato Salad Recipes

TAILGATE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Let oven preheat to 400°.
• Prick the sweet potatoes in several places, using a fork (do not peel).
• Bake for about 30 minutes or just until tender (cooking time will depend of the size of the potatoes).
• Let cool completely and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
• In a saucepan (big enough to accomodate the potatoes without crowding), add yukon gold potatoes, water to cover, and 1 teaspoon salt per quart of water.
• Cover partially and bring to a boil; cook about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced.
• Drain the potatoes in a collander; return potatoes to the warm saucepan and toss them over low heat to dry them.
• When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Cook the butternut squash cubes in boiling water to cover for about 5 minutes or just until tender; drain well.
• To make the dressing (can be done while the potatoes are cooking): in a mixing bowl, add the sugar, dry mustard, and salt; stir to combine.
• Stir in the onion and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; mix until smooth.
• Gradually beat in the oil and remaining vinegar.
• Add in the celery seed and blend well.
• In a large bowl, gently mix the Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, and parsley.
• Add the cranberries, onion, and walnuts; pour the dressing over all.
• Mix gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Bring to room temperature before serving.

TAILGATE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub the sweet potatoes with a stiff brush but do not peel. Prick in several places with the tines of a fork. Bake until just tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Alternatively, scrub and prick the potatoes and microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes. Don't overcook or they won't cut nicely. Let cool completely and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.2. In a large pot filled with water, boil the Yukon Gold potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just tender. Drain well. When cool, peel and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.3. Cook the butternut squash cubes in boiling water to cover until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.4. While the potatoes are cooking, make the dressing: In a bowl, mix together the sugar, dry mustard, and salt. Stir in the onion and 2 tablespoons of the cider vinegar and mix until smooth. Gradually beat in the oil and the remaining vinegar. Add the celery seed. Blend well. 5. To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, gently mix together the Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, and parsley. Add the dried cranberries, red onion, and walnuts, then pour the dressing over all. Mix gently. Cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving. TO MAKE AHEAD: The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Once dressed the salad will last, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days.From From Our House To Yours. Compilation copyright © 2002 by Chronicle Books LLC. Foreword copyright © 2002 by Joyce Goldstein. Photographs copyright © 2002 by E.J. Armstrong. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.