Anitas Potato Salad Food

ANITA'S GREEN OLIVE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in jacket and set aside to cool -- when cooled, peel skins off and chop in a big bowl. Boil Eggs - put eggs in cold water and bring pot to a boil - once the pot comes to a good boil, turn off heat and leave the pot on the burner - put a lid on pot after you turn off fire. Let the pot side on the burner for 20 minutes and the eggs should be done just right. Add ice cubes to water. This will allow you to peel shells from eggs easily, without sticking. Cut up cooled potatoes in a big bowl, add the chopped hardboiled eggs, sliced olives, garlic salt to taste and 2-3 cups of Kraft real mayonnaise (to taste). Mix Well -- serve immediately or cover and keep in refrigerator until ready to eat.

ANTIPASTI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, 10 minutes; drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss until the potatoes absorb most of the dressing.
• Add the giardiniera, provolone, salami, artichoke hearts, olives and red onion to the bowl with the potatoes; toss. Let cool to room temperature.
• Drizzle the potato salad with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper. Toss again just before serving.

MY GRANDMA'S ANISE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and run under cold water to cool. Drain well.
• In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, celery, onion, mayonnaise, and anise seed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until cold. Garnish with sliced hard-cooked eggs, and dust with paprika, if desired.

ANITA'S SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together (garlic should be in a few chunky pieces).
• Let sit over night in a covered container in the refrigerator to get full flavor.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 mins until just cooked, drain, then cool.
• Cut the potatoes into chunks, then throw into a bowl with the shallots, capers and cornichons, if using. Add enough mayonnaise to bind, then mix together the olive oil and vinegar and add just enough to give a little sharpness to the salad. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and serve.