JULIA CHILD'S AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

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This is one of my favorite potato salads! I make this for parties all the time & get asked for the recipe. I have quite a few friends that claim to not like potato salad or anything with mayonnaise but they gobble this up.

Provided by Trnquilit

Categories     Potato

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (or other waxy boiling potatoes)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup chicken stock or 1/3 cup potato water
2/3 cup onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
3 -4 slices bacon (crisply cooked, chopped or crumbled)
2 -3 tablespoons dill pickle relish or 2 -3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 eggs (hard-boiled, peeled & sliced thin)
3 tablespoons chives (finely chopped) or 3 tablespoons scallions (finely chopped)
salt
white pepper (freshly ground if avail.)
1 cup mayonnaise (homemade if possible)
sour cream (optional)
lettuce leaf
pimiento (diced)
egg (hard-boiled, sliced)
tomatoes (quartered)
parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Slice potatoes lengthwise in 1/2 or in quarters if very large; cut crosswise into 1/2 round or 1/4 round slices, about 1/2" thick. Put in a saucepan with just enough water to cover & 1 1/2 t of salt per quart of water. Heat to a simmer & cook for 5 - 6 min until just cooked through. (It is essential that they be cooked through!). Remove from heat & drain, reserving 1 c of the cooking liquid for later use.
  • Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; stir together the cider vinegar with 1/3 c of the potato water or chicken stock & drizzle over potatoes, turning them gently to distribute it evenly. Let sit 10 min to absorb the liquid.
  • Add the onion, celery, bacon, pickle, hard-boiled eggs & chives; season to taste. Top with 2/3 c of mayonnaise (or a mix of mayonnaise & sour cream) & gently fold everything together. Taste & add more salt, pepper or mayonnaise as needed.
  • Cover & refrigerate for at least an hour; if it is refrigerated longer, bring back to room temperature before serving.
  • To serve, line a bowl or platter with lettuce & mound salad on top. Taste again & adjust seasoning if needed. Decorate at the last moment.

Kelly Campos
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and addictive.


Sidni Allor
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I made this potato salad for a barbecue last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Clifton Hamisi
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Toni Lynne Rodriguez
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Dax Burt
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This potato salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shariful Islam06
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I love the addition of hard-boiled eggs to this potato salad. They add a nice protein boost and a bit of extra flavor.


Jannatul maowa Mitu
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This is my go-to potato salad recipe. It's always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


Esther Okotie
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I've made this potato salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of creamy and tangy.


Alizay Khokhar
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This potato salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mustafa Sandhu
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


EVANS ABRAHAM
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This potato salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the day before a party or picnic so that the flavors have time to meld.


Horace Banks
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and addictive.


Good bless you
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I made this potato salad for a barbecue last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


elidawg
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Grace gharzedine
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Rayan Ahmad
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I love that this recipe uses red potatoes. They hold their shape well and give the salad a nice texture.


Lord Lingard
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This potato salad is always a hit at potlucks and picnics. It's creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet.


Laura Kocurova
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Julia Child's American-Style Potato Salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly flavorful. The combination of mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs is perfect.