Provided by Julia Child
Categories Salad Egg Onion Potato Side Fourth of July Picnic Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Lunch Mayonnaise Vinegar Bacon Family Reunion Lettuce Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield About 6 cups, serving 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
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Haider ali Kamalia
[email protected]This is the best potato salad I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly.
Alex Dills
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise-based potato salads, but this one is an exception. It's light and flavorful, and the dressing is not too heavy.
Tharushi Kandage
[email protected]This potato salad is the perfect side dish for a summer cookout. It's light, refreshing, and everyone loves it.
JO Cherry
[email protected]I love the addition of celery and onion to this potato salad. It gives it a nice crunch and flavor.
Jose Veliz
[email protected]This potato salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Myra Bautista
[email protected]I made this potato salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.
Mtotity sarkar
[email protected]This is the perfect potato salad for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and everyone loves it.
Muhammad Ziyabul Hoque
[email protected]This potato salad is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Alexander Gibson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing.
Priscilla Mulongo
[email protected]This is the best potato salad I've ever had! The dressing is so flavorful and the potatoes are cooked perfectly.
mohamed Safran
[email protected]I made this potato salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the crispy celery and onion.
Primo H8
[email protected]This potato salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Niki Hepehi
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor of this potato salad. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.
Mulla Vay
[email protected]Delicious! I've made this potato salad several times and it's always a hit.
Hasan Rafi
[email protected]This is my go-to potato salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make.
ISlam didn
[email protected]I made this potato salad for a family reunion and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.
Lisa Lockett
[email protected]This potato salad is a classic for a reason! It's simple to make and always a hit at potlucks and barbecues. I love the addition of celery and onion, which give it a nice crunch and flavor.