How to Make a Classic Homemade Potato Salad

of the most simple and delicious summer recipes youyou, but an even size is best. Place the cubes in a
could ever create is your very own homemade potatolarge mixing bowl.
salad. It’s perfect to take on picnics, take toAdd a large tablespoon of mayonnaise and one large
work or add to school lunch boxes, have as antablespoon of plain yogurt (that‘s enough for
accompaniment to any meal and enjoy at a summerone large bowlful), as well as some salt and pepper.
barbeque.Mix together with a wooden spoon until the
Potato salad keeps well in the fridge, so you can makemayonnaise is thoroughly distributed. Add a little more
one large batch and eat it over the next few days ator a little less depending on how many potatoes
different times. It’s also a pretty healthy dish ifyou’ve cooked, and how saucy you like it.
you choose organic ingredients (even better ifThe combination of mayo and yogurt makes it a little
you’ve grown the potatoes yourself, or canhealthier, fuller in flavour and fresher tasting - it is highly
find them from a local producer) and serve it alongsiderecommended.
a beautiful green salad and freshly baked fish.Now you have your basic potato salad.
You can either stick to a traditional recipe, with fewHere are a few ideas on variations and additions:
added ingredients, or experiment by adding a few of- for a classic German potato salad, add a little Dijon
your own herbs and spices to jazz it up a little. Thatmustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, gherkins, salami, dill
way you can create a truly memorable dish thatand diced shallots
people will really look forward to!- the best red potato salad recipe ever includes
This fantastic savoury side dish is really easy to make,chopped red onion, diced celery, and a sprinkle of
and once you’ve made your first one,sugar
you’ll want to experiment with cooking times- a classic american potato salad involves adding
and quantities a little until it suits your particular tastes.chopped boiled eggs, celery, bell peppers, onion, and
To start making your classic potato salad recipe, findgreen onions
yourself some good quality new potatoes. The- you could also try adding: smoked fish flaked over
quantity you need depends on their size, as well asthe top, parsley, sour cream instead of yogurt for a
how much potato salad you want to make, soEuropean touch, dill to make it more Scandinavian,
guestimate (about 5 small new potatoes per person).bacon lardons and garlic to make it French, chopped
Any leftovers you have will keep so it’sfresh chives, sun-dried tomatoes for an Italian twist,
always better to do a little too much than too little -cucumber and radishes for a little extra freshness
people love eating this dish!Visit Enjoy Healthy Eating for moredelicious summer
Wash the potatoes, cut the larger ones in half, so theyrecipes.
are all a similar size (don’t bother removingReport this article
the skins, as the texture is more pleasant with themThis article is free for republishing
left on) . Place in boiling salted water and cook untilSource:
softened - a knife will pass through easily whenRepublish this article
cooked. Some people prefer the potatoes quite softAsk a Question About this Article
and mushy, other’s prefer harder, just-cooked>> Getting followers
ones.>> Does it really work?
Drain and rinse with cold water. Leave to cool down>> November 12, 2010 I received the attached
for 15 to 30 minutes. Then take a knife and chop theemail ...
potatoes into chunks - how big or how small is all up to