Best 5 Amish Potato Salad From Cooks Country Americas Test Kitchen Recipes

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When planning a perfect summer barbecue or picnic menu, a classic Amish potato salad is always a welcome addition and a crowd-pleaser. Originating from the kitchens of Pennsylvania Dutch, this hearty salad is full of creamy and tangy flavors, featuring tender potatoes, crisp vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs, all enveloped in a slightly sweet and tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. With variations in ingredients and techniques influenced by different families and regions, there's no single definitive recipe for Amish potato salad. However, there are some common elements that make this dish so special and sought after.

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AMISH POTATO SALAD



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This is like the potato salad I grew up with in Pennsylvania Dutch country. This has a sweet and sour dressing and is distinctively yellow.

Provided by melissa master cavell

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium white potatoes with skin
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 teaspoon celery seed
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 162.6 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 425.3 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

AMISH POTATO SALAD FROM COOK'S COUNTRY (AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN)



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You can substitute an equal amount of celery salt for the celery seed, but if you do, eliminate the (unflavored) salt from the dressing. Make sure to use sturdy Yukon Golds here, fluffy russets will fall apart in the salad.

Provided by Shirlsaw

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
salt and pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar (see note)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
4 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled
1/2 teaspoon celery seed (see note)
3/4 cup sour cream
1 celery rib, chopped fine

Steps:

  • COOK POTATOES Bring potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and enough water to cover by 1 inch to boil in large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • PREPARE DRESSING While potatoes simmer, microwave vinegar and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves, about 30 seconds. Process vinegar mixture, mustard, 1 hard-cooked egg yolk (reserve white), celery seed, and ½ teaspoon salt in food processor until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl.
  • SEASON POTATOES Drain potatoes thoroughly, then transfer to large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over hot potatoes and, using rubber spatula, gently toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until cooled, at least 30 -minutes, stirring gently once to redistribute dressing.
  • ASSEMBLE Whisk sour cream into remaining dressing. Add remaining hard-cooked eggs and egg white to dressing and, using potato masher, mash until only small pieces remain. Add dressing and celery to cooled potatoes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 -minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. (Salad can be refrigerated in airtight container for 2 days.).

AMISH POTATO SALAD



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Amish potato salad is a tangy, slightly sweet version of potato salad that will be welcome at any barbecue or picnic. Made popular by Walmart ®, it gets tang and color from apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard and a touch of sweetness from pickle relish and a dash of sugar. Some of the potatoes get blended in with the dressing to give the salad the chunky-yet-creamy texture that we love.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
3 large hard-boiled eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced celery (about 1 stalk)
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, begin the dressing. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds. Add the mixture to a food processor along with the mustard, celery seed and the yolk of 1 of the hard-boiled eggs. Pulse until combined.
  • Drain the potatoes and add to a large bowl. Toss together with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and reserve the remaining dressing in the food processor. Chill the potatoes in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Finish the dressing by adding the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 2 eggs plus the egg white and 1 cup of the potatoes, reserving the remaining potatoes for the salad. Process until smooth yet with some texture remaining.
  • Mix the reserved potatoes with the dressing along with the celery, onion and relish. Taste for seasoning.

ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



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From "Cook's Country by America's Test Kitchen," episode 106, "All-American Picnic."

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons pickle juice, divided
1 large dill pickle, finely diced (1/4 cup)
1 small celery rib, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut in 1/4-inch dice (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and cut potatoes in 1" cubes. Place in saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring up to a gentle simmer and cook until tender, when a knife slides in and out of cubes without resistance, about 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes and turn out onto a baking sheet.
  • Whisk mustard with 2 tbsp of juice from a jar of pickles. Pour over hot potatoes and toss with fingers to coat. Spread out potatoes and refrigerate for 30 minutes until cool.
  • Combine pickle, celery, red onion and remaining 1 tbsp pickle juice with salt and celery seed. Add mayonnaise and sour cream and whisk together.
  • Add potatoes and toss. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes longer. Add diced egg and fold to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 721.9, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.7

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE POTATO SALAD



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Using vinegar and mustard in addition to the usual mayonnaise is the secret to a perfectly balanced potato salad. To save time, chop the celery, scallions, and cornichons for the dressing while the spuds cool.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds russet potatoes (about 6 medium)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, divided
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 cup finely chopped celery (from 3 stalks)
1/2 cup sliced cornichons (from about 20)
1/3 cup finely chopped scallions (from 3)

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes. Slice lengthwise into 1-inch-thick planks. Lay flat and slice again into 1-inch-thick strips. Stack strips together and cut crosswise into even cubes.
  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with at least 2 inches of water and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and continue boiling until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar. Stir in celery, cornichons, and scallions. Gently fold mayonnaise mixture into cooked potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 day (bring to room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes).

Tips:

  • For the best results, use Yukon Gold potatoes. They hold their shape well when boiled and have a creamy texture.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still slightly firm.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise. It will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Add the celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs to the salad while they are still warm. This will help them to absorb the flavors of the dressing.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a little bit of sugar to balance out the flavors.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This Amish potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and crunchy vegetables make it a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new potato salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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