RED HOT & BLUE POTATO SALAD - THE ORIGINAL

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Red Hot & Blue Potato Salad - the Original image

I've searched for this recipe for several years, ever since I worked at the Red Hot & Blue restaurant in Savannah, GA. I FINALLY managed to get ahold of the store manual's recipe, and this is scaled down from it. It will still make a fair amount, about 12 servings...but once you try it, you'll be grateful for that extra, cause it WON'T last long!!!

Provided by Twisted Moon

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 2/3 C Servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs Red Bliss potatoes
4 large eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion top
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 3/4 teaspoons celery seeds
1 3/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Steam the potatoes skin-on for approximately 45 minutes (you can boil them, but they tend to be slightly mushier in the end result). Set aside until cool enough to handle. Boil your eggs, then do the same. When cool enough, peel the eggs ONLY (do NOT peel the potatoes -- the skin gives it part of it's unique texture and taste).
  • In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients together until thoroughly mixed. Chop the potatoes and eggs into bite-size pieces and add to bowl. Mix GENTLY -- you want salad, not mush -- until blended.
  • Serve at room temp for up to 2 hours after making -- refridgerate leftovers. It tastes best when room temp, but is delicious cold too -- so if you are making this in advance, it's fine to chill it.
  • NOTE - If you are on a low-sodium diet, you can easily reduce or eliminate the salt the recipe calls for. Just let people salt it at table to taste!
  • ***Wanted to say THANKS to all the reviews! Here's another hint to make this easier: when you are going to make boiled eggs, ALWAYS make sure you buy the eggs at LEAST 7-10 days in advance. Why? Because as an egg matures, it develops a small air "bubble" inside it (it's the membrane separating from the shell). Having this bubble makes it a BREEZE to peel the eggs once they've cooled completely (also a great trick for Easter Eggs, BTW). You want your eggs to be around 10-12 days old, and it takes, on average, 2-3 days to get them from the laying facility to the store.

Choice Briggs
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The potato salad is refreshing and flavorful.


The Tideswell
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I love this potato salad! The potatoes are cooked perfectly and the dressing is creamy and flavorful.


Lydia Matovu
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This potato salad is easy to make and always turns out great. It's a perfect side dish for any occasion.


Rubel Hossain
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I've made this potato salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a perfect side dish for any occasion.


Mf Sakin
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This potato salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a great side dish for any occasion.


eliyas Ibrahim
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I love the addition of blue potatoes to this recipe. They add a beautiful color and a slightly different flavor to the dish.


Stephen Armah
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This potato salad is a great alternative to the traditional mayonnaise-based potato salad.


David Gray
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Varsho Jagasar
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Karabo Rosemary Mataboge
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This potato salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


naila encarnacion
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I've made this potato salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish and it's also perfect for potlucks.


Nomthandazo Ndlovu
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The potato salad is refreshing and flavorful.


musa adoza
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I love this potato salad! The potatoes are cooked perfectly and the dressing is creamy and flavorful.


Felicia Cummings
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This potato salad is easy to make and always turns out great. It's a perfect side dish for any occasion.


sithum hasitha
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I was a bit hesitant to try this potato salad because I'm not a big fan of blue potatoes, but I'm glad I did. The potatoes were actually really good and the dressing was amazing.


Genesis Arroyo
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Sumitra Poudel
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I've made this potato salad several times now and it's always a hit. The potatoes are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious.


James Hulsey
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This potato salad is a great twist on the classic dish. The red and blue potatoes add a beautiful color contrast, and the dressing is creamy and flavorful.