Best 2 Simple Tasty Potato Salad Recipes
Are you looking for a quick, easy, and delicious recipe for a simple yet tasty potato salad? Potato salad is a classic dish that can complement any main meal. This versatile side dish is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, picnics, or a simple weeknight dinner. With just a handful of basic ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and flavorful potato salad in no time. In this article, we have compiled a collection of the best and easiest recipes for making the perfect simple tasty potato salad. From classic recipes to unique variations, we have something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, grab your apron, and let's get started!
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE, TASTY POTATO SALAD
This is the potato salad I grew up with. It is very basic with few ingredients. It goes with anything.
Provided by Sheynath
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil potatoes, with skins on, until just tender. Drain and let cool.
- When potatoes are cooled, peel and cut into bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Coarsely chop eggs. Add eggs and pickle chunks to potatoes.
- Gently toss in mayonnaise. (Start with less mayo, and add more as needed to obtain consistency you prefer.) Be sure to toss lightly to avoid breaking up the potato too much.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Also add onion, if using. Stir gently again, just to combine.
- At our house, we usually serve a small bowl of onion on the side so people can add as much as they like, or none at all.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 222.2, Sodium 474.8, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 9.8
SIMPLE BUT TASTY POTATO AND PANCETTA SALAD
Delicious potato salad recipe that I made up. I always make it for any BBQs or summer parties we have at home and there is never any left. Also make it regularly to eat for lunches and it always goes down well with my friends who sometimes ask me to make extra portions so they can have it for lunch at work too :-) A 1kg bag of potatoes makes enough for 4-8 portions depending on whether you are eating it as a full meal e.g. 4 portions if eating as a meal in itself, or 8 portions if serving as a side at a BBQ etc. It can be eaten straight away but it tastes better the longer it's left for the flavours to mature. I usually leave it at least overnight before eating but sometimes even longer, up to a few days and it tastes better the longer you leave it :-) Please not prep time does not include allowing to cool before adding the mayo.
Provided by choppo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam the new potatoes in their skins. Put aside to cool down.
- While the potatoes cool cook the pancetta until crispy (cook in it's own fat that it releases, no added oil). I use smoked pancetta for a nice flavour but unsmoked is fine. Once crispy add the finely chopped shallots and chives for the last 2 minutes only so they are partly cooked but still with "crunch" not fully softened.
- Peel the potatoes now that they have cooled down then mix with the pancetta, oinon and chives. Leave the mixture to cool fully.
- Mix the mayonnaise, (I use extra light as I like to limit the fat but you can use normal if you prefer) with the extra virgin olive oil, a good shake of cayenne pepper and plenty of ground black pepper to season.
- Fold the potato mixture into the mayo and oil and chill until needed.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes, making them ideal for potato salad.
- Cook the potatoes correctly: To prevent the potatoes from becoming mushy, cook them until they are just tender. You can check this by piercing them with a fork; they should be easy to pierce but still have a slight bite to them.
- Let the potatoes cool completely: Before you add the dressing, let the potatoes cool completely. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down the potato salad and make it less refreshing. Stick to a light vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: Potato salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs. Feel free to add your favorites, such as celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, or chopped pickles.
- Chill the potato salad before serving: This will help to firm up the potatoes and make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best potato salad ever. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing side dish, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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