A Potato Salad Recipe? Seriously, what’s the big deal, and why even dignify such a mundane dish with a formal recipe? Why can’t we just, ummm, dice some potatoes, slather them with mayo, throw in some seasonings and chopped onions, and bingo, we got potato salad?
Nonono, this is much more delicious, and much more substantial than that, and with a little accessorizing, can amount to a whole wonderful main course. Scroll down! No more dissing potato salad, you hear? You’ll never go wrong with the classics!
Let me start by saying my potato salad has no mayo whatsoever.
My secret is much simpler and much healthier: I pour olive oil and vinegar over the diced potatoes while they are still boiling hot so they absorb them right on the spot, and add a whole layer of deliciousness!
Potato Salad as a Main Course? You bet!
– Vegetarian: Throw in 1 granny smith apple, unpeeled and diced small, and 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese or plain yogurt.
– Fish: Throw in a can of tuna or sardines, or a few slices lox, shredded, or flaked poached salmon.
– Chicken or Meat: Throw in diced poached chicken breast or smoked turkey breast, or diced leftover roastbeef or pastrami.
Ingredients
Instructions
Boil the potatoes in a shallow skillet in one layer, with just enough water to over them. Watch for the brief cooking time. 10-15 minutes at most. While they cook, put all your salad ingredients in a bowl, and whisk the dressing ingredients in a little bowl. As soon as the potatoes are tender, strain them and add them to the rest of the salad, and immediately pour the dressing over them, tossing gently but thoroughly so as not to bruise the potatoes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes about 8 servings.
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